Intel Core i7 9700K 3.6GHz Octa Core LGA1151 CPU

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Much of the Core i7-9700K's advantage in graphics performance for 3D gaming comes down to the games themselves and not necessarily the capabilities of the CPU, however. Every game is different, and while some studios have optimized their titles to run on Intel processors, others have done the same for AMD, or for both. (Interestingly, the potential is there on both platforms; the Graphics subscore of the 3DMark Fire Strike Ultra test was quite close for both.) All models support: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, Speed Shift Technology (SST), Intel 64, XD bit (an NX bit implementation), Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d, Hyper-threading, Turbo Boost, AES-NI, IPU6 (except SRLFR) , TB4, Smart Cache, Thread Director, DL Boost, and GNA 3.0. Dynamically allocates shared cache to each processor core, based on workload, reducing latency, and improving performance.A set of 256-bit instructions to deliver enhanced performance on floating point- and integer-intensive apps. Includes instructions for FMA (Fused Multiply Add) which can deliver better performance on media and floating point computations, including face recognition, professional imaging, high performance computing (HPC), consumer video and imaging, compression, and encryption. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Frequency Table – 6th Generation Intel Core i7 Desktop Processors". Intel.com. March 18, 2016 . Retrieved April 21, 2016. We tested the Core i7-9700K with an MSI MEG Z390 Ace ATX motherboard, 16GB of dual-channel G.Skill Sniper X DDR4-3400 memory, and a 500GB Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus boot drive. A 240mm Deepcool Captain closed-loop liquid cooler flushed heat away from the processor's integrated heat spreader. All models support up to DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 memory, and 16 lanes of PCI Express 5.0 + 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0.

Processors that support 64-bit computing on Intel® architecture require an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Raptor Cove + Gracemont microarchitecture (13th generation) [ edit ] "Raptor Lake-HX" (Intel 7) [ edit ] however, it placed between the Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 7 3700X on the all-cores run. The Ryzen 7 3700X came out on top. Golden Cove + Gracemont microarchitecture (12th generation) [ edit ] " Alder Lake-HX" (Intel 7) [ edit ]Play 4K UHD videos with exceptional clarity, view, and edit even the smallest details of photos, and play today's modern games. System and Maximum TDP is based on worst case scenarios. Actual TDP may be lower if not all I/Os for chipsets are used. The Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i7-9700K also performed roughly the same in our 7-Zip folder-compression test...

What's clear, then, is that the suitability of one CPU over another for gaming really depends on which games you like to play, as well as the resolution of your monitor. A CPU typically only has a significant impact on game performance at resolutions of 1080p or lower. At 4K resolution, the GPU's capabilities are far more important, which is why most of the 4K results in our chart are within a few frames per second of one another. This is more of an issue at 1080p if you're running a high-refresh-rate monitor, where the difference between 100fps and 150fps actually might show up on your screen. A First-Rate Choice for Discerning Gamers Dynamically increases the processor's frequency, as needed, by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom when operating below specified limits. See http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/hyper-threading/hyper-threading-technology.html?wapkw=hyper+threading for more information including details on which processors support Intel® HT Technology.

Introducing the NEW 9th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors - the most powerful generation of Intel® Core™ desktop processors. Whether you are a gamer looking for a fantastic in-game experience with the performance headroom for smooth live streaming and seamless highlights recording or you are a creator that is ready to do more creating and sharing, less time waiting, this new generation of processors is ready to take you to that new level. This test was less conclusive; the results were all within a few seconds of each other. 7-Zip 16.04 Delivers excellent video conferencing capability, fast video conversion, online sharing, and fast video editing and authoring. All models support: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, Speed Shift Technology (SST), Intel 64, XD bit (an NX bit implementation), Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d, Hyper-threading, Turbo Boost, AES-NI, IPU6, TB4, Smart Cache, Thread Director, DL Boost, and GNA 3.0. Our Handbrake test was a significant win for the Ryzen 7 3700X, helping to confirm the lead it established in Cinebench. POV-Ray 3.7 & Blender 2.77a

All models support: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, Speed Shift Technology (SST), Intel 64, XD bit (an NX bit implementation), Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d, Hyper-threading, Turbo Boost 3.0, AES-NI, IPU6, Smart Cache, Thread Director, DL Boost, and GNA 3.0. All models support: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, Speed Shift Technology (SST), Intel 64, XD bit (an NX bit implementation), Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d, Hyper-threading, Turbo Boost 3.0, AES-NI, Smart Cache, Thread Director, DL Boost, and GNA 3.0. Intel to Bid Farewell to LGA1366 with Core i7-995X Extreme Edition". techpowerup.com. April 5, 2011 . Retrieved March 14, 2020. Allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. Offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions. It doesn't bring PCI Express 4.0 support, however, as the latest X570 chipset for AMD's Ryzen CPUs does. Fourth-generation PCIe offers many times the potential peak throughput of its predecessor, though so far it's only relevant for people who own or plan to buy a PCIe 4.0 storage drive. The Ryzen 7 3700X also has 36 usable PCIe lanes, which makes it more suitable than the Core i7-9700K for system builders who need plenty of room for expansion or for multiple-video-card configurations.Raptor Cove + Gracemont microarchitecture (13th/14th generation) [ edit ] " Raptor Lake-S" (Intel 7) [ edit ] All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, F16C, ( BMI1)(Bit Manipulation Instructions1)+BMI2, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST), Intel 64, XD bit (an NX bit implementation), Intel VT-x, Hyper-threading, Turbo Boost 2.0, AES-NI, Smart Cache, Intel Insider