The Core i9-9960X is a low-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Oct 19, 2018. It's currently in stock for $1399.99, so it's a lower value for money.
| Oct 19th, 2018 | $1,684.00 | 165 W | 16/32 | 3.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
|---|
Core i9-9960X Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| MSRP | $1,684.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Codename | Skylake-X |
| Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 16 |
| Threads | 32 |
| Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | No |
| Overclockable | Yes |
Core i9-9960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Add a Game
Select Settings
Core i9-9960X Alternatives
Users also choose these CPUs
Users also choose these CPUs
218
FPS+8%
Buy on Amazon
$1,222.99
-13% cheaper
In Stock
201
FPS
Buy on Amazon
$1,288.88
-8% cheaper
In Stock
180
FPS-11%
Buy on Amazon
$1,598.95
+14% more
In Stock
188
FPS-7%
Buy on Amazon
$1,595.95
+14% more
In Stock
206
FPS+2%
Buy on Amazon
$1,156.99
-17% cheaper
In Stock
207
FPS+2%
Buy on Amazon
$1,800.00
+29% more
In Stock
217
FPS+7%
Buy on Amazon
$1,879.00
+34% more
In Stock
203
FPS
Buy on Amazon
$1,815.00
+30% more
In Stock
208
FPS+3%
Buy on Amazon
$1,850.99
+32% more
In Stock
208
FPS+3%
Buy on Amazon
$804.22
-43% cheaper
In Stock
Core i9-9960X vs Other CPUs
The most compared CPUs against the Core i9-9960X
The most compared CPUs against the Core i9-9960X
Core i9-9960X
$1,399.99
vs
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
$1,222.99
Core i9-9960X
$1,399.99
vs
Core i9-9940X
$1,288.88
Core i9-9960X
$1,399.99
vs
EPYC 7742
$1,598.95
Core i9-9960X
$1,399.99
vs
Xeon E5-2699A v4
$1,595.95
Core i9-9960X
$1,399.99
vs
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
$1,156.99
Core i9-9960X
$1,399.99
vs
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
$1,800.00
Core i9-9960X
$1,399.99
vs
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
$1,879.00
Core i9-9960X
$1,399.99
vs
Core i9-9980XE
$1,815.00
Core i9-9960X
$1,399.99
vs
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
$1,850.99
Core i9-9960X
$1,399.99
vs
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
$804.22
CPUs Compared for Gaming
Add a CPU
Click to Select a CPU
vs
Add a CPU
Click to Select a CPU
Found 1284 CPUs
Popularity
Processor
Performance
Price
Value
Core Ultra 5 245K
14 Cores @ 4.2 GHz
$264.99
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i9-13900KS
24 Cores @ 3.2 GHz
$429.00
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i5-9500
6 Cores @ 3 GHz
$139.32
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i3-9100
4 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
$65.00
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i7-4790
4 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
$89.57
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i9-11900F
8 Cores @ 2.5 GHz
$329.00
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i7-11700F
8 Cores @ 2.5 GHz
$179.99
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i7-3770
4 Cores @ 3.4 GHz
$151.56
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16 Cores @ 4 GHz
$799.99
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Ryzen 5 3600X
6 Cores @ 3.8 GHz
$171.97
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Ryzen 5 7500F
6 Cores @ 3.7 GHz
$209.82
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core i9-13900
24 Cores @ 2 GHz
$405.00
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0