Intel Core i9-9960X
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 16C / 16T
Clock: 3.1 - 4.4 GHz
Socket: LGA2066
TDP: 165W
Price: $999.00 from Amazon
Intel Core i9-9960X
Cores
16C / 16T
Clock
3.1 - 4.4 GHz
Socket
LGA2066
TDP
165W
Best price from Amazon
$999.00
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Overview
The Intel Core i9-9960X packs 16 cores and 16 threads. Clocks span 3.1GHz base to 4.4GHz boost. It drops into the LGA2066 socket with a 165W TDP — about 10.3W per core. 25MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Expect to pay around $999.00, which lands it among premium options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 165 W |
| CPU Cores | 16 |
| Socket | LGA2066 |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Skylake |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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