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Intel Core i9-9920X
Benchmarks & Specs

Last updated: 2025-11-03

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Summary
Benchmarks
Specifications
User Reviews
Popular Comparisons

Summary

The Intel Core i9-9920X is a processor that was released in 2018. It is based on the Skylake X Refresh architecture and was manufactured using the 14nm process. This model offers twelve cores and 24 threads, which still provides a solid foundation for demanding applications and multitasking. Many users appreciate its ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly at the same time.

With 19 MB of Level 3 Cache, the processor can process data quickly. This contributes significantly to overall performance. Its maximum memory bandwidth of 85 GB/s also supports efficient work with large amounts of data. This was a strong value for its time. We see that it can still keep up well in many scenarios today.

The PCIe 3.0 connection ensures broad compatibility with various expansion cards. The Intel Core i9-9920X is therefore a reliable choice for systems that rely on computing power.

12 Cores / 24 Threads
19 MB Level 3 Cache
85 GB/s Max Memory Bandwidth
PCIe 3.0 Connectivity

Benchmarks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance

Rank 348 / 867
In segment Desktop

Multi-core performance

Rank 185 / 821
In segment Desktop

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

4C / 8T · 4.50 GHz

1,463

8C / 8T · 4.30 GHz

1,463

12C / 24T · 4.50 GHz

1,459

4C / 8T · 4.20 GHz

1,453

8C / 16T · 3.50 GHz

1,448

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

12C / 24T · 3.10 GHz

10,260

8C / 16T · 4.20 GHz

10,215

12C / 24T · 4.30 GHz

10,211

8C / 16T · 2.80 GHz

10,210

8C / 16T · 2.80 GHz

10,189

Cinebench R20 Single-Core
Single-core performance

4C / 8T · 4.40 GHz

457 cb

6C / 6T · 4.60 GHz

456 cb

12C / 24T · 4.50 GHz

455 cb

4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz

454 cb

4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz

454 cb

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz

1,177

2C / 4T · 4.20 GHz

1,176

12C / 24T · 4.50 GHz

1,174

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

1,173

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

1,172

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

8C / 16T · 4.80 GHz

5,226 cb

10C / 20T · 3.60 GHz

5,223 cb

12C / 24T · 4.30 GHz

5,179 cb

8C / 16T · 4.30 GHz

5,155 cb

8C / 16T · 4.50 GHz

5,122 cb

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

14C / 20T · 4.20 GHz

12,834

12C / 24T · 4.20 GHz

12,828

12C / 24T · 4.30 GHz

12,763

16C / 32T · 2.50 GHz

12,732

12C / 24T · 4.40 GHz

12,703

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Multi-core performance

64C / 128T · 3.20 GHz

28.9 s

32C / 64T · 3.80 GHz

44.5 s

12C / 24T · 4.30 GHz

138.0 s

12C / 24T · 3.60 GHz

148.0 s

8C / 16T · 4.80 GHz

148.0 s

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz

6,554

8C / 16T · 3.50 GHz

6,539

12C / 24T · 3.50 GHz

6,483

8C / 16T · 3.50 GHz

6,455

6C / 12T · 3.90 GHz

6,420

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

4C / 8T · 4.50 GHz

200 cb

10C / 20T · 4.70 GHz

198 cb

12C / 24T · 4.50 GHz

197 cb

6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz

195 cb

6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz

195 cb

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

12C / 24T · 3.40 GHz

2,265 cb

14C / 28T · 2.90 GHz

2,256 cb

12C / 24T · 4.30 GHz

2,245 cb

8C / 16T · 4.50 GHz

2,228 cb

14C / 28T · 3.00 GHz

2,223 cb

More benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries

Cinebench R20 (SC)
666 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries

Cinebench R20 (MC)
615 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
190 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
751 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,113 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,110 entries

Specifications

At a glance

Property	Value
Family	Intel Core i9 (81)
CPU group	Intel Core i 9000X (8)
Architecture	Skylake X Refresh
Technology	14 nm
Segment	Desktop
Socket	LGA 2066
Generation	9
Predecessor	Intel Core i9-7920X Q3/2017
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Property	Value
CPU Cores / Threads	12 / 24
Hyperthreading / SMT	✓
Core architecture	normal
Cores:	12x
Frequency:	3.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	4.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (12 Cores):	4.30 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache	19.00 MB
Overclocking	Yes

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Property	Value
GPU name	no iGPU
GPU frequency
CUs / Shader	/
Raytracing	✗
Max. displays
Max. GPU Memory
Technology
Release date

NPU AI performance

Property	Value
AI hardware
AI specifications
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

Memory type	Memory bandwidth
DDR4-2666	85.4 GB/s
Property	Value
Max. Memory	128 GB
Memory channels	4
ECC	✗
PCIe	3.0 x 44
PCIe Bandwidth	43.3 GB/s

Thermal Management

Property	Value
TDP	165 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.	92 °C

Technical details

Property	Value
Chip design	Monolithic
AES-NI	✓
Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Instruction set	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Release date	Q4/2018
Release price	1189 $
Documents	Technical data sheet

User Reviews

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