Intel Core i9-9820X vs Intel Pentium E2160

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Intel Core i9-9820X or Intel Core i9-9820X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-9820X features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9820X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Pentium E2160 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2007 and belongs to the 0 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E2160, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i 9000X Group Intel Pentium D
9 Generation 0
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-9820X Name Intel Pentium E2160
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9820X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9820X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Pentium E2160 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E2160 is 1.8 GHz
20 Threads 2
10x Cores 2x Core
10 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.3 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9820X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium E2160 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9820X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 17.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium E2160 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2007
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions
14 nm Technology 65 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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Skylake X Refresh Architecture Presler
17.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 775
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB