Shop Store About Us Reviews Intel Core i9-10900K 3.7GHz LGA1200 10-Core 20-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor A Closer Look

The Intel Core i9-10900K is an unlocked 10th generation desktop processor from the Comet Lake family, built for gamers, streamers, and content creators who want high clock speeds, strong single thread responsiveness, and overclocking headroom on the LGA 1200 platform with Intel 400 and 500 series motherboards. The chip uses a 10 core, 20 thread design with a 3.7GHz base clock and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.3GHz through Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, placing it among the fastest gaming processors of its generation when paired with a capable graphics card. Its most distinctive characteristic is the unlocked multiplier, which lets enthusiasts tune core ratios, memory timings, and voltage through compatible Z490 and Z590 motherboards to extract additional performance beyond stock settings when cooling allows. A 20MB Intel Smart Cache shared across all cores keeps frequently accessed data close to the execution units, improving frame pacing in games and reducing stalls in compilation, rendering, and encoding workloads. The processor supports dual channel DDR4-2933 memory up to 128GB, giving workstation style builds room for large datasets, virtual machines, and multi application workflows. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 can drive up to three displays, providing video output for troubleshooting or office builds that skip a discrete graphics card. Rated at a 125W TDP, the chip performs best with a high performance air cooler or all in one liquid cooler, which is sold separately because no stock cooler is supplied.

Key Features:

• Ten Core Hybrid Threading: Ten physical cores with Hyper-Threading provide 20 threads for smooth gaming while streaming, plus faster video encoding, rendering, and code compilation.
• High Turbo Frequencies: Turbo Boost Max 3.0 reaches 5.2GHz and Thermal Velocity Boost reaches 5.3GHz, delivering strong responsiveness in games and lightly threaded applications.
• Unlocked Overclocking Support: The K series multiplier is fully unlocked, letting enthusiasts tune core ratios and voltage on Z490 or Z590 boards with Intel Extreme Tuning Utility.
• Modern Platform Compatibility: The LGA 1200 socket and DMI3 bus at 8 GT/s pair the chip with Intel 400 and 500 series chipsets, offering broad motherboard choice for new builds.
• Integrated Graphics Output: Intel UHD Graphics 630 runs from 350MHz up to 1.2GHz and drives up to three displays, offering video output without a dedicated graphics card installed.

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