Intel Core i9-7920X

The Intel Core i9-7920X packs 12 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the LGA2066 socket with a 140W TDP — about 11.7W per core. Clocks run from 2.9GHz base to 4.4GHz boost. 17MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

Its $350.00 price tag places it squarely in high-end territory. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.