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Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz

Explore Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.6/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz is a Desktop processor with 10 cores and 20 threads. It runs at 3.3 GHz and boosts up to 4.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 20558 and a single-thread rating of 2455. Its stated TDP is 165 W.

CPU Mark20,558
290 samples
Single Thread2,455
Overall rank#1,003
of 6,054
Reference price$180.39

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
6.6Good

Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz is a Desktop processor with 10 cores and 20 threads. It runs at 3.3 GHz and boosts up to 4.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 20558 and a single-thread rating of 2455. Its stated TDP is 165 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz is a Desktop released in 2018. Recorded specifications include 10 cores and 20 threads, up to 4.20 GHz turbo, a 165 W reference TDP, a 20,558 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 20,558 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,455 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 165 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 i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 10 cores and 20 threads, up to 4.20 GHz turbo, a 165 W reference TDP, a 20,558 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz 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 i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz?

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 i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 165 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.

01Apple M4 8 CoreApple20,702 points
02AMD Ryzen 7 170AMD20,680 points
03Intel Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHzIntel20,579 points
04Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHzThis CPU20,558 points
05Intel Core i5-14400TIntel20,386 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Apple M4 8 CoreApple4,485 points
02Intel Core i5-14400TIntel3,509 points
04AMD Ryzen 7 170AMD3,133 points
05Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHzThis CPU2,455 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Apple M4 8 CoreApple941.0 Mark/W
02Intel Core i5-14400TIntel582.5 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 7 170AMD459.6 Mark/W
05Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHzThis CPU124.6 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
315,182.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
7,528.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
25,127.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
78.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
44,578.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
71,628.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,258.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
38,735.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2018
SocketLGA2066
Cores / threads10 / 20
Base clock3.30 GHz
Max turbo4.20 GHz
TDP165 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I10 x 32 KB
L1D10 x 32 KB
L210 x 1024 KB
L317 MB