Intel Core X i9-7900X 3.3Ghz Skylake CPU
CPUI97900X
Maximize Performance
Whether you are working on your latest feature film or the next episode of a YouTube* series, the unlocked Intel® Core™ X-series processors are designed to scale to your performance needs by using the two fastest cores at higher frequencies and up to 18 cores when extreme mega tasking is required. Experience extreme performance, immersive 4K visuals, high speed storage and memory, and the latest technological advancements – all designed to get you from planning to final product faster than ever.
Power Your Creativity
Spend more time creating and less time waiting. The Intel® Core X-series processor can handle your most demanding workload. Upload and edit your 360˚ videos quickly and experience VR videos–all in stunning 4K. There are no limits to what you can create on your new computer.
Mega-Task to the Extreme
When creating your best work, you need the most responsive technology to handle multiple, CPU-intensive tasks at once. With an Intel® Core X-series processor, you can edit your video, render 3D effects, and compose the soundtrack simultaneously without compromising your computer’s performance.
Overclock with Confidence
The Intel® Core™ X-series processor family is unlocked to provide additional headroom. New features include the ability to overclock each core individually, AVX ratio controls for more stability, and VccU voltage control for extreme scenarios. Combined with tools like Intel's Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU) and Extreme Memory Profile (Intel® XMP), you have a powerful kit for maximizing performance.
Essentials
- Product CollectionIntel® Core™ X-series Processors
- Code NameProducts formerly Skylake
- Vertical SegmentDesktop
- Processor Numberi9-7900X
- StatusLaunched
- Launch DateQ2'17
- Lithography14 nm
Performance
- # of Cores10
- # of Threads20
- Processor Base Frequency3.30 GHz
- Max Turbo Frequency4.30 GHz
- Cache13.75 MB L3
- Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
- # of QPI Links0
- Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency ‡4.50 GHz
- TDP140 W
Supplemental Information
- Embedded Options AvailableNo
- Conflict FreeYes
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Memory Specifications
Expansion Options
- Scalability1S Only
- PCI Express Revision3.0
- Max # of PCI Express Lanes44
Package Specifications
- Sockets SupportedFCLGA2066
- Max CPU Configuration1
- Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2017X
- Low Halogen Options AvailableSee MDDS
Advanced Technologies
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡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® 64 ‡Yes
- Instruction Set64-bit
- Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0, AVX-512
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechnologyYes