Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
Intel
69 Overall Score
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Intel Core i3 9100 4-core LGA 1151 (300 Series)
Intel
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i3 9100 4-core LGA 1151 (300 Series)
92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
Users are highly satisfied with this Intel CPU, praising its excellent performance, fast speeds, and easy installation. It handles CPU-intensive tasks well and comes with all necessary components. Some mention it as a strong alternative to AMD Ryzen, though a few note it's not the latest generation.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Fast speeds
- Easy installation
- Comes with all needed components
- Good for CPU-intensive tasks
Cons
- Not the latest generation
- Potential compatibility concerns with older motherboards
Performance 5
Speed 3
Installation 2
Value for money 2
Compatibility 2
Generation 1
Scores
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9960X | Intel Core i3 9100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core i3 |
| Model | 9960X | 9100 |
| Codename | Skylake X | Coffee Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Threads | 32★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 22★ | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | — | 64★ |
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | LGA 1151 (300 Series) |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 44★ | 16 |
| TDP | 165 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
- Strong ai (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong multi thread (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong efficiency (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Intel Core i3 9100 4-core LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong affordability (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9960X
Scores 69 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.