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Intel Core i9 7920X Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220PassMark benchmark result:23478N. of physical cores:12CPU boost clock speed:4.4 GHzCPU socket:LGA2066TDP (Thermal design power):140 W

Intel Core i9 7920X Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

90%

6.9

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

▲Better than 70% of processors
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components

60%

7.2

Performance

18%

6.3

Cache & Architecture

10%

7.3

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.4

Power & Thermal

4%

7.6

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated Graphics

▲Better than 69% of processors
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

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Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▲Better than 85% of processors
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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i9 7920X

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Performance

18%

6.3

Cache & Architecture

10%

7.3

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.4

Power & Thermal

4%

7.6

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated Graphics

6.9
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on 36 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 80% of models
Popularity:
Intel Core i9 7920X has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is higher than that of 79.6% of products in this category.
5.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.7
Brand name
Intel
Processor type
workstation
Processor type
workstation
★ Better than 95% of models
This processor belongs to the workstation processor class, which is more advanced than that of 95.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.9% of processors.
CPU socket
LGA2066
CPU socket
LGA2066
▲ Better than 75% of models
This processor uses the LGA2066 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 74.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
Chipset
X299
Chipset
X299
★ Better than 95% of models
This processor supports X299 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 95.3% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
▲ Better than 2% of models
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
12
N. of physical cores
12
▲ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 12 CPU cores, which is more than 81.5% of processors and equal to 5.5% of processors.
CPU threads
24
CPU threads
24
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 24 CPU threads, which is more than 90.3% of processors and equal to 4% of processors.
Threads per core
2
Threads per core
2
▲ Better than 30% of models
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4.4 GHz
▲ Better than 51% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.4 GHz which is higher than that of 51.2% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
12x 2.9 GHz
CPU base clock speed
12x 2.9 GHz
▲ Better than 89% of models
This processor has a base clock of 12x2.9 GHz which is higher than that of 89.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
14 nm
Semiconductor size
14 nm
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.6% of processors and equal to that of 33.9% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 14 nm
Foundry
Intel 14 nm
▼ Worse than 55% of models
This processor is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
16.5 MB
L3 cache
16.5 MB
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 16.5 MB which is larger than that of 77% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
L2 cache
12 MB
L2 cache
12 MB
▲ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 12 MB which is larger than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% of processors.
L1 cache
768 KB
L1 cache
768 KB
▲ Better than 78% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 768 KB which is larger than that of 78.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.4% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
DDR memory version
DDR4
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This processor supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
2,666 MHz
Maximum memory speed
2,666 MHz
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 2,666 MHz, which is lower than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-2666 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-2666 MHz
▼ Worse than 58% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2666 MHz, which is lower than that of 58.3% of processors and equal to 8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
4,400 MHz
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
4,400 MHz
★ Better than 94% of models
This processor supports XMP/EXPO memory speeds up to 4,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 93.8% of processors and equal to 0.3% of processors.
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
▲ Better than 62% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
no
Integrated graphics
no
▼ Worse than 88% of models
This processor does not include integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
N/A
Integrated GPU execution units
N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
N/A
Integrated media encoders/decoders
N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
140 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
140 W
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 140 W which is higher than that of 94.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
140 W
Base power (PL1)
140 W
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 140 W which is higher than that of 94.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
140 W
Boost power (PL2)
140 W
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <25 W – >150 W
This processor has a boost power of 140 W which is higher than that of 82.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
?
Configurable TDP
no
Configurable TDP
no
▼ Worse than 53% of models
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i9 7920X vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.22x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    23,478
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (23,478 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    23,478 vs 10,572.5
  • 16 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    24
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    24 vs 8
  • 6 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    12
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    12 vs 6
  • 86.3% higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    8,995
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,995 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    8,995 vs 4,829
  • 28 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    44
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (44 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    44 vs 16
  • 4.8x larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    12 MB
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    12 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    Unlocked multiplier
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    12 x 2.9 GHz
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (12x2.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    12x2.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 5.73x more popular
    Intel Core i9 7920X is more popular than the average processor (5.73 vs 1).
    5.73 vs 1
  • 5.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Intel Core i9 7920X
    the average processor
    Intel Core i9 7920X has a higher user score than the average processor (8.46 vs 8.000).
    8.46 vs 8
  • Modern CPU socket
    CPU socket
    LGA2066
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA2066 vs FP4).
    LGA2066 vs FP4
  • Higher-end processor class
    Processor type
    workstation
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This processor belongs to a higher-end processor class than the average processor (workstation vs mobile).
    workstation vs mobile
  • 2.22x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    23,478
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (23,478 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    23,478 vs 10,572.5
  • 16 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    24
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    24 vs 8
  • 6 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    12
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    12 vs 6
  • 86.3% higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    8,995
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,995 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    8,995 vs 4,829
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    Unlocked multiplier
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    12 x 2.9 GHz
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (12x2.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    12x2.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • Supports Turbo Core
    Turbo Core version
    3.0
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This processor supports Turbo Core, the average processor does not. 1.00% of processors support Turbo Core.
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • 4.8x larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    12 MB
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    12 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 2x more L2 per core
    L2 per core
    1 MB/core
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.25 MB/core – >2 MB/core
    This processor 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
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    L1 cache
    768 KB
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (768 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    768 KB vs 384 KB
  • 2.06x larger L3 cache
    L3 cache
    16.5 MB
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16.5 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    16.5 MB vs 8 MB
  • 28 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    44
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (44 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    44 vs 16
  • 85.6% higher memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    85 GB/s
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <25 GB/s – >100 GB/s
    This processor 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
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Memory overclocking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This processor supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    128 GB
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    95 °C
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 3.11x higher base power
    Base power (PL1)
    140 W
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (140 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    140 W vs 45 W
  • Narrower instruction support
    Instruction sets
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 2.33x higher boost power
    Boost power (PL2)
    140 W
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (140 W vs 60 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 60 W.
    140 W vs 60 W
  • 2.73x larger die size
    Die size
    484 mm²
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (484 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    484 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Semiconductor size
    14 nm
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor 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
  • 19.8% less L3 per core
    L3 per core
    1.375 MB/core
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.4 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1.375 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 3.11x higher TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    140 W
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (140 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    140 W vs 45 W
  • Narrower instruction support
    Instruction sets
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • No crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This processor does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES vs AES, SHA
  • 3 years older release date
    Release date
    2017
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2017 vs 2020).
    August 2017
    2017 vs 2020
  • 5.6% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,388
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,388 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,388 vs 1,471
  • 2.73x larger die size
    Die size
    484 mm²
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (484 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    484 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Semiconductor size
    14 nm
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor 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
  • 19.8% less L3 per core
    L3 per core
    1.375 MB/core
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.4 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1.375 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Skylake
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Skylake vs Kaby Lake).
    Skylake vs Kaby Lake
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    PCIe bifurcation modes
    x16
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
    x16 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
  • 2 fewer memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This processor has fewer memory channels than the average processor (4 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • Lower JEDEC memory speed
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR4-2666 MHz
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This processor has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR4-2666 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR4-2,666 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 9.1% lower memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    2,666 MHz
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2666 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    2,666 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • No integrated graphics
    Integrated graphics
    no
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This processor does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 3.11x higher base power
    Base power (PL1)
    140 W
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (140 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    140 W vs 45 W
  • 2.33x higher boost power
    Boost power (PL2)
    140 W
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (140 W vs 60 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 60 W.
    140 W vs 60 W
  • 3.11x higher TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    140 W
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (140 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    140 W vs 45 W

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scanproaudio.info
04/10/2017
Hands-on test · Music software benchmarks
Verdict
The Intel Core i9-7920X is a 12-core chip about 10 percent faster than the i9-7900X in music software tests, but each core runs slower.
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chip.de
17/11/2017
Summary of the review
Aiming High: Intel Core i9-7920X Quick Review
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chip.de
28/11/2017
Benchmark test · 12-core desktop CPU
Verdict
The Intel Core i9-7920X is a very strong 12-core processor, but rivals beat it in most tests, making it hard to recommend over them.
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topachat.com
21/08/2017
Summary of the review
Intel Core i9-7920X (2.9 GHz) - Processor - Top Achat
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tweakers.net
25/09/2017
Summary of the review
Core i9-7960X and 7980XE Review (Including comparison with i9-7920X)
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What we like about Intel Core i9 7920X

  • High multi-threaded performance, making it excellent for video rendering, 3D graphics, and virtualization
  • Strong overclocking potential, with users reporting stable speeds up to 4.5–4.6 GHz with adequate cooling
  • Support for 44 PCIe 3.0 lanes, allowing for multiple GPUs and high-speed NVMe storage without bandwidth loss
  • Impressive single-core performance compared to early competitors, which aids in gaming and general system responsiveness
  • Quad-channel memory support and overall modern I/O for its generation

What we don't like about Intel Core i9 7920X

  • Extremely high power consumption and heat generation, often requiring expensive liquid cooling or custom loops
  • Expensive entry price and high cost of compatible X299 motherboards compared to mainstream platforms
  • Outdated platform that lacks support for modern standards like PCIe 4.0/5.0, DDR5, and Thunderbolt 4
  • Poor 'bang for the buck' value when compared to AMD's Threadripper or Ryzen 7/9 alternatives
  • Niche limitations, such as a lack of Intel SGX support preventing 4K Blu-ray playback on the X299 chipset

Verdict

The Intel Core i9-7920X is a high-end desktop processor from the Skylake-X architecture, featuring 12 cores and 24 threads with a base clock speed of 2.90 GHz and a max turbo frequency of 4.40 GHz via Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. It is equipped with 16.5 MB of L3 cache, supports up to 128 GB of quad-channel DDR4-2666 memory, and provides 44 PCIe 3.0 lanes, all within a 140W TDP on the LGA 2066 socket. Its main pros include exceptional multi-threaded performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering and video encoding, alongside significant overclocking potential that can push clock speeds toward 4.5 GHz with robust cooling. However, its notable cons include high power consumption and significant heat generation under load, and as an older platform, it lacks modern standards like PCIe 4.0/5.0 support, which can limit the performance of newer high-speed storage and GPUs.

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