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Intel Core i7 9800X Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£130
PassMark benchmark result: 18151
N. of physical cores: 8
CPU boost clock speed: 4.5 GHz

Intel Core i7 9800X review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.6

Good

5.3

Good

8.1

Excellent

4.3
Gaming
Score components:
30.0%
4.3
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
3.9
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
6.1
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
3.3
L3 cache
8.0%
3.5
N. of physical cores
3.9
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
3.8
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
3.5
N. of physical cores
20.0%
5.2
CPU threads
15.0%
3.3
L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i7-9800X is an enthusiast-grade X-Series processor based on the Skylake architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a 3.8 GHz base frequency and up to 4.5 GHz boost via Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0. Built for the LGA 2066 socket and X299 chipset, it offers 16.5 MB of Smart Cache, 44 PCIe lanes for extensive expansion, and supports quad-channel DDR4-2666 memory up to 128 GB. Key advantages include its high PCIe lane count and quad-channel memory bandwidth, which are superior to standard desktop chips like the i7-9700K for workstation tasks. However, it suffers from a very high 165W TDP, resulting in significant heat production that requires premium cooling solutions, and lacks integrated graphics, necessitating a discrete GPU.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 9800X

Overall score

5.6

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

8.1

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel

Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

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Performance

5.0

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cache & Architecture

6.0

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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Memory & PCIe

7.0

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

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Integrated Graphics

2.8

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

N/A

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

N/A

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Thermal

2.8

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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Intel Core i7 9800X vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i7 9800X better than the average processor?

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28 more PCIe lanes
Intel Core i7 9800X has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (44 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=20
Intel Core i7 9800X has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (44 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.44 vs 16
Unlocked for overclocking
Intel Core i7 9800X has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i7 9800X has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
8 more CPU threads
Intel Core i7 9800X has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 16+
Intel Core i7 9800X has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.16 vs 8
3.2x larger L2 cache
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (8 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=6 MB
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (8 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.8 MB vs 2.5 MB
Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i7 9800X supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i7 9800X supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
85.6% higher memory bandwidth
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (85 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
What it is: The maximum theoretical memory bandwidth the processor can support.
When it matters: When memory-heavy workloads matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >75 GB/s
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (85 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.85 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
2x more L2 per core
Intel Core i7 9800X has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=1 MB/core
Intel Core i7 9800X has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
20.2% more L3 per core
Intel Core i7 9800X has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=2 MB/core
Intel Core i7 9800X has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2.06 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
Modern CPU socket
Intel Core i7 9800X uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA2,066 vs FP2).
Higher-end processor class
Intel Core i7 9800X belongs to a higher-end processor class than the average processor (workstation vs mobile).
Unlocked for overclocking
Intel Core i7 9800X has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
8 more CPU threads
Intel Core i7 9800X has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
72.3% higher PassMark score
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (18,151 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
54.5% higher multi-core score
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (7,405 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
2 more CPU cores
Intel Core i7 9800X has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
4.7% higher boost clock
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
10 higher clock multiplier
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (38 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
3.2x larger L2 cache
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (8 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
2x more L2 per core
Intel Core i7 9800X has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
2.06x larger L3 cache
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16.5 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
20.2% more L3 per core
Intel Core i7 9800X has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
33.3% larger L1 cache
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
28 more PCIe lanes
Intel Core i7 9800X has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (44 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i7 9800X supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
85.6% higher memory bandwidth
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (85 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
2x more memory capacity
Intel Core i7 9800X has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
5 °C lower CPU temperature
Intel Core i7 9800X has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

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Why is Intel Core i7 9800X worse than the average processor?

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2 year/s older release date
Intel Core i7 9800X has an older release date than the average processor (2,018 vs 2,020).
December 2018
42.1% slower Blender rendering
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (192 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
4.9% lower single-core score
Intel Core i7 9800X has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,399 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
2.72x larger die size
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher die size than the average processor (484 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
16.7% larger process node
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
Less advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i7 9800X uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Skylake vs Kaby Lake).
2 fewer memory channels
Intel Core i7 9800X has fewer memory channels than the average processor (4 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
9.1% lower memory speed
Intel Core i7 9800X has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,666 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
No integrated graphics
Intel Core i7 9800X does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
2.58x higher boost power
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (165 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
3.67x higher base power
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher base power draw than the average processor (165 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
3.67x higher TDP
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher TDP than the average processor (165 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i7 9800X does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
5 °C lower TJ Max
Intel Core i7 9800X has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
42.1% slower Blender rendering
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (192 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
What it is: A Blender render result based on the BMW27 scene, used to show how quickly the processor can finish a heavy 3D rendering task.
When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >290
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (192 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.192 vs 331.88
2.58x higher boost power
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (165 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <50 W
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (165 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.165 W vs 64 W
3.67x higher base power
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher base power draw than the average processor (165 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <30 W
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher base power draw than the average processor (165 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.165 W vs 45 W
2.72x larger die size
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher die size than the average processor (484 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <150 mm²
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher die size than the average processor (484 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².484 mm² vs 178 mm²
16.7% larger process node
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
3.67x higher TDP
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher TDP than the average processor (165 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <30 W
Intel Core i7 9800X has a higher TDP than the average processor (165 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.165 W vs 45 W
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i7 9800X does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.
Importance: LOW
Intel Core i7 9800X does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
5 °C lower TJ Max
Intel Core i7 9800X has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=100 °C
Intel Core i7 9800X has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i7 9800X?

Supports quad-channel memory, providing high bandwidth for memory-bound applications
Provides 44 PCIe lanes, which is excellent for multi-GPU setups and NVMe SSD expansion
Features an unlocked multiplier, making it easy to overclock for enthusiasts
Solid performance in professional productivity and multitasking workloads
Includes support for AVX-512 instruction sets, beneficial for specific calculation-heavy tasks
Uses a soldered heat spreader (IHS) which some users found improves heat transfer compared to older thermal paste methods

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 9800X?

High power consumption with a 165W TDP, requiring high-end cooling solutions
Runs very hot, especially when overclocked or under heavy AVX loads, sometimes hitting thermal limits
Premium pricing compared to mainstream chips like the i9-9900K, which often offer better gaming performance
Requires the more expensive X299 motherboard platform
Lacks support for ECC RAM, which some workstation users consider a significant deficiency
Mesh architecture can result in higher latency compared to the ring-bus design found in consumer-grade Intel CPUs

Expert reviews

cpubenchmark.net

Q4 2018

Intel Core i7-9800X @ 3.80GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-9800X is an 8-core, 16-thread Skylake-X Refresh HEDT processor with a 3.8 GHz base clock and 4.5 GHz boost, supporting quad-channel DDR4-2666 memory. It offers 44 PCIe lanes for superior bandwidth and supports AVX-512 instructions, alongside an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. However, its 165W TDP results in low efficiency compared to modern alternatives, and...Read more

overclockers.com

09/12/2018

Intel i7-9800x mini review

The Intel Core i7-9800X, reviewed on the Overclockers forums, is a modest Skylake-X refresh, offering minimal performance gains over the i7-7820X despite higher clock speeds. Key pros include the X299 platform's 44–48 PCIe lanes for extensive connectivity and strong quad-channel memory performance in workstation tasks. However, the chip suffers from poor overclocking potential...Read more

browser.geekbench.com

30/03/2026

Intel Core i7-9800X Benchmarks - Geekbench

The Intel Core i7-9800X is an 8-core, 16-thread Skylake-X HEDT processor designed for the LGA 2066 socket, featuring a 3.8 GHz base clock and up to 4.5 GHz boost. It is designed for workstation tasks, supporting quad-channel DDR4 memory and 44 PCIe lanes for superior bandwidth and expansion compared to standard consumer chips. Key advantages include robust multitasking, AVX-512...Read more

cpu.userbenchmark.com

30/03/2026

Intel Core i7-9800X BX80673I79800X - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Core i7-9800X is an 8-core, 16-thread Skylake-X HEDT processor operating at 3.8 GHz with a 4.5 GHz boost, utilizing the LGA 2066 socket on the X299 chipset. Key advantages include support for quad-channel DDR4 memory, 44 PCIe lanes for workstation tasks, and AVX-512 instruction sets. However, the chip is constrained by a high 165W TDP requiring robust cooling, lower value...Read more

gamecomputers.nl

12/12/2018

Intel Core i7 9800X Gaming PC Review & Info - GameComputers.nl

The Intel Core i7-9800X is an 8-core, 16-thread High-End Desktop (HEDT) processor designed for the Intel X299 chipset, launched as part of the Skylake-X Refresh with a 3.8 GHz base clock and 4.5 GHz boost. It offers extensive connectivity, featuring 44 PCIe lanes for multi-GPU setups and high-speed storage, alongside support for quad-channel DDR4 memory. Key advantages include its...Read more

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