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Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz

Explore Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.9/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz is a Desktop processor with 12 cores and 24 threads. It runs at 2.9 GHz and boosts up to 4.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 23548 and a single-thread rating of 2504. Its stated TDP is 140 W.

CPU Mark23,548
437 samples
Single Thread2,504
Overall rank#844
of 6,054
Reference price$128.09

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

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Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz is a Desktop processor with 12 cores and 24 threads. It runs at 2.9 GHz and boosts up to 4.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 23548 and a single-thread rating of 2504. Its stated TDP is 140 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz is a Desktop released in 2017. Recorded specifications include 12 cores and 24 threads, up to 4.40 GHz turbo, a 140 W reference TDP, a 23,548 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 23,548 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,504 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA2066. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 140 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 12 cores and 24 threads, up to 4.40 GHz turbo, a 140 W reference TDP, a 23,548 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz?

Start with LGA2066 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 140 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HSAMD23,572 points
02Apple M4 10 CoreApple23,565 points
03Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHzThis CPU23,548 points
04AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GAMD23,487 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 3800XTAMD23,390 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Apple M4 10 CoreApple4,491 points
02AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GAMD4,060 points
03AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HSAMD3,840 points
04AMD Ryzen 7 3800XTAMD2,796 points
05Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHzThis CPU2,504 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Apple M4 10 CoreApple1,071.1 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HSAMD523.8 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GAMD361.3 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 7 3800XTAMD222.8 Mark/W
05Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHzThis CPU168.2 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
377,760.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
8,650.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
29,262.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
83.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
52,456.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
84,426.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,273.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
47,062.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2017
SocketLGA2066
Cores / threads12 / 24
Base clock2.90 GHz
Max turbo4.40 GHz
TDP140 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I12 x 32 KB
L1D12 x 32 KB
L212 x 1024 KB
L317 MB