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Core i9-9960X: New World

Name: Intel Core i9-9960X
Brand: Intel

$999.99

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In New World, the Core i9-9960X outperforms 58% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $999.99. You should consider the faster Ryzen 9 9950X3D.

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Core i9-9960X in New World

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Actual FPS may vary due to overclocking, background apps, RAM speeds (XMP/EXPO), and thermal throttling.

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Core i9-9960X's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Oct 19th, 2018
MSRP	$1,684.00
Current Price	$999.99
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Skylake-X
Socket	LGA2066
Power Consumption	165W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 213 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	16 / 32
Base Frequency	3.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz
L3 Cache	22 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	No Integrated Graphics
RAM	2666 MHz (DDR4)
Overclock Support	Overclockable

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