Intel Core i9-9960X Review

Intel CPU review. Latest product shots, rating, price and Core i9-9960X specs. Gaming CPU benchmarked against the biggest PC games like Fortnite, Minecraft and PUBG Should you buy this Intel CPU?

The processor, also known as the CPU, is the most important component on any gaming PC motherboard. It works alongside the graphics card to power your PC games. This Intel CPU has 16 cores, 32 threads and runs at a clock speed of 3.1 GHz.

PCGameBenchmark rates processors by how many of the top 1,000 PC games the chip can run.This Intel CPU can run 1000 of the top 1000 games - so we give it a 100% rating.

Games that this CPU can run include Fortnite, Apex Legends, Minecraft, PUBG, GTA V, League of Legends, Overwatch and Rainbow Six Siege.

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Intel Core i9-9960X
PCGameBenchmark Rating: 99%


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  • Intel Core i9-9960X review - processor tested

Intel Core i9-9960X Specs

CPU

Intel Core i9-9960X

Weight

0.22 lb (99.79 g)

Dimensions (L x W x H)

10.16 cm x 5.08 cm x 11.68 cm
4 in x 2 in x 4.6 in

Brand

Intel

Model Number

BX80673I99960X

Cores

16 Cores

Threads

32 Threads

Clock Speed (Frequency)

3.1 GHz

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Intel Core i9-9960X PC Gaming Performance

This processor will run 992 of the top PC games. Use PCGameBenchmark's Rate My PC service to test your current set up and set how it compares.

Can It Run GTA 5?

This Intel processor can run GTA 5. It beats the system requirement for processor speed.

Can It Run Fortnite?

This Intel processor can run Fortnite. It beats the system requirement for processor speed.

Can It Run Apex Legends?

This Intel processor can run Apex Legends. It beats the system requirement for processor speed.

Intel Core i9-9960X Features

  • 16 Cores/32 Threads
  • 3.10 GHz up to 4.40 GHz Max Turbo Frequency/22 MB Cache
  • Quad DDR4-2666 Memory channels;The maximum temperature allowed at the processor: 85°C
  • Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel x299 chipsets
  • Intel Optane Memory supported

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