Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
Intel
69 Overall Score
vs
MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
MICRO CENTER
66 Overall Score
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Budget
Gaming
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9960X | MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i9 | — |
| Model | 9960X | — |
| Codename | Skylake X | — |
| Class | desktop | — |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 32★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 22★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | — |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 44★ | — |
| TDP | 165★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
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 (17th percentile)17th %ile
MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong multi thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong efficiency (67th percentile)
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 20660.311score per dollar
vs
MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF0.067score per dollar
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066 offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9960X
Scores 69 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 23 specs.
