Description
· Number of Cores: 10 |
· Number of Threads: 20 |
· Processor Base Frequency: 3.70 GHz |
· Max Turbo Frequency: 5.30 GHz |
· 20MB Intel Smart Cache |
With a 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900K CPU, you get a powerful processor able to run the latest and most demanding games. It comes with 10 cores and 20 threads thanks to the inclusion of Hyperthreading. Versus previous generation CPUs, the extra cores mean enthusiast-level content creation. The 10th generation Intel CPU boasts of a 3.70 GHz base frequency which allows boosting up to 5.30 GHz* thanks to Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, enabling it to process instructions much quicker than the previous generation CPUs.
Unlocked & Overclockable
Being a ‘K’ model, means that the Intel Core i9-10900K has an unlocked multiplier. Having an unlocked multiplier means that you can enhance performance further by overclocking. Choose to manually overclock or use the Intel Performance Maximizer (IPM) software which will automatically analyze and calibrate your CPU's settings for the best performance. Choose the Intel Core i9-10900K for the ultimate desktop gaming experience.

10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-10900K Desktop Processor






ELITE REAL-WORLD PERFORMANCE
FOR ULTIMATE GAMING & CONTENT CREATION
GET MORE OUT OF YOUR FAVOURITE TITLES
WITH A PC POWERED BY A 10TH GEN INTEL® CORE™ PROCESSOR
Drive your experience
with unique tech from Intel

Intel® Easy Streaming Wizard simplifies the process of configuring your processor’s capabilities, bandwidth and peripherals—helping to get you streaming in minutes, instead of hours.4

START STREAMING IN MINUTES
WITH INTEL® EASY STREAMING WIZARD
What Is Intel® Easy Streaming Wizard?
Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) can take hours to fully configure for streaming. OBS needs to be tuned for the processor’s encoding capabilities, available bandwidth, and devices like microphones and cameras.
The Intel® Easy Wizard will simplify the setup by configuring and tuning OBS in a simple step by step process that will get you streaming and recording in a flash.
Learn more at intel.com/easystreaming

Easily begin to overclock your processor with Intel® Performance Maximizer, a hyper-intelligent overclocking tool that helps you gain a fast, competitive edge.2,5
SIMPLE, CONFIDENT OVERCLOCKING
Whether you’re seeking an added speed boost to gain a gaming edge or maximise your creativity, Intel® Performance Maximizer is a free way to confidently bring added performance to your system.
Overclocking: Now More Intelligent
Confidently add performance to select 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors with Intel® Performance Maximizer. This hyper-intelligent automated processor overclocking tool examines your processor’s individual performance DNA and programs personalised settings for custom overclocking made simple.
Learn more at intel.com/performancemaximizer

Push the limits with Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility’s advanced performance-tuning software that enables experienced enthusiasts to overclock, monitor, and stress a system.2,6

Overclock in Windows using Intel® XTU
Previously, overclocking was achieved manually through the BIOS, the basic input output system that loads the operating system. Intel has streamlined that process by offering a software solution that can be used within Windows. Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU) offers a user-friendly interface and works with most modern motherboard brands and models, making it an ideal all-in-one overclocking option for novice and experienced enthusiasts to overclock, monitor, and stress a system.
Search 'Intel XTU' over at Intel.com for more information
Specifications
Essentials
Product Collection
10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors
Code Name
Products formerly Comet Lake
Vertical Segment
Desktop
Processor Number
i9-10900K
Status
Launched
Launch Date
Q2'20
Lithography
14 nm
Included Items
Please note: The boxed product does not include a fan or heat sink
Use Conditions
PC/Client/Tablet
Performance
# of Cores
10
# of Threads
20
Processor Base Frequency
3.70 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
5.30 GHz
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency
5.30 GHz
Cache
20 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency
5.20 GHz
TDP
125 W
Configurable TDP-down Frequency
3.30 GHz
Configurable TDP-down
95 W
Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
128 GB
Memory Types
DDR4-2933
Max # of Memory Channels
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
45.8 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported
No
Processor Graphics
Processor Graphics
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Base Frequency
350 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.20 GHz
Graphics Video Max Memory
64 GB
4K Support
Yes, at 60Hz
Max Resolution (HDMI 1.4)
4096x2160@30Hz
Max Resolution (DP)
4096x2304@60Hz
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)
4096x2304@60Hz
DirectX* Support
12
OpenGL* Support
4.5
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology
Yes
# of Displays Supported
3
Device ID
0x9BC5
Expansion Options
Scalability
1S Only
PCI Express Revision
3.0
PCI Express Configurations
Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
16
Package Specifications
Sockets Supported
FCLGA1200
Max CPU Configuration
1
Thermal Solution Specification
PCG 2015D
T JUNCTION
100°C
Package Size
37.5mm x 37.5mm
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Yes
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost
Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
2.0
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Yes
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Yes
Intel® Transactional Synchronization Extensions
No
Intel® 64
Yes
Instruction Set
64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Idle States
Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology
Yes
Security & Reliability
Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes
Secure Key
Yes
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Yes with Intel® ME
Intel® OS Guard
Yes
Execute Disable Bit
Yes
Intel® Boot Guard
Yes
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