Intel Core i9-9990XE vs Intel Core i3-10100F

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Intel Core i9-9990XE or Intel Core i9-9990XE – 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 i9-9990XE features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9990XE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-9990XE Name Intel Core i3-10100F
Intel Core i 9000X Group Intel Core i 10000
9 Generation 10
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9990XE has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9990XE is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-10100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100F is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
28 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
14x Cores 4x
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
14 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9990XE does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-10100F 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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
No ECC No
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 255 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.
255 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
84 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9990XE 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 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-10100F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
19.2 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2020
2999 $ Release price 79 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 1200
Skylake X Refresh Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)