Intel Core i9-10900K CPU

Intel Core i9-10900K

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i9-10900K
$599–$662estimated range · from catalog price Aug 1, 2026

Intel Core i9-10900K: 10-core 10th‑Gen LGA1200 CPU (3.7/5.3 GHz, UHD 630), enthusiast-class for 1440p gaming/content; discontinued in 2023.

Compute rankTop 19% of CPUs
TierEnthusiast?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
ReleasedMay 2020
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Cores10
Threads20
SocketLGA1200
MemoryDDR4
Base clock3.70 GHz
Boost clock5.30 GHz
TDP125 W
Cache20 MB
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Product overview

Released May 20, 2020, the Core i9-10900K belongs to Intel’s 10th‑Gen Comet Lake‑S family for LGA1200. It carries 10 cores/20 threads at 3.7 GHz base and up to 5.3 GHz via Thermal Velocity Boost, and includes Intel UHD Graphics 630.Sourcepc.watch.impress.co.jp

An enthusiast‑tier Core i9, it exists to push high‑FPS gaming while doubling as a capable creator CPU for heavy multitasking. It’s well‑suited to 1440p gaming, streaming, video editing, and 3D rendering; the K‑suffix brings an unlocked multiplier for manual overclocking.Sourceintel.com

Notable: it supports Intel Thermal Velocity Boost to reach 5.3 GHz when thermals allow. This model is discontinued; final tray and boxed shipments occurred on October 27, 2023 (PCN 119273‑00).Sourcecdrdv2.intel.com

LifecycleDiscontinued 2023
Best for
  • 1440p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering
Official product specifications

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores10
Higher than 81% of CPUs
Threads20
Higher than 85% of CPUs
Boost clock5.3 GHZ
Higher than 86% of CPUs
RAM speed2933 MT/s
Higher than 44% of CPUs
Cores
10
Threads
20
Socket
LGA1200
Memory
DDR4-2933
Base clock
3.7 GHZ
Boost clock
5.3 GHZ
TDP
125 W
Cache
20 MB
Generation
10
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
No
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
3.0
Chipset
Intel 400 series
Ram Speed
2933 MT/s
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