Intel Core i9-9960X

The Intel Core i9-9960X offers 16 cores and 16 threads. Clocks span 3.1GHz base to 4.4GHz boost. 25MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA2066 socket with a 165W TDP — about 10.3W per core. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

At $1099.00 it sits in the premium processor bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.