Maximize Performance

Whether you are working on your latest feature film or the next episode of a YouTube* series, the unlocked Intel Core X-series processors are designed to scale to your performance needs by using the two fastest cores at higher frequencies and up to 18 cores when extreme mega tasking is required. Experience extreme performance, immersive 4K visuals, high speed storage and memory, and the latest technological advancements all designed to get you from planning to final product faster than ever.

Power Your Creativity

Spend more time creating and less time waiting. The Intel Core X-series processor can handle your most demanding workload. Upload and edit your 360 videos quickly and experience VR videosall in stunning 4K. There are no limits to what you can create on your new computer.

Mega-Task to the Extreme

When creating your best work, you need the most responsive technology to handle multiple, CPU-intensive tasks at once. With an Intel Core X-series processor, you can edit your video, render 3D effects, and compose the soundtrack simultaneously without compromising your computers performance.

Overclock 1 with Confidence

The Intel Core X-series processor family is unlocked to provide additional headroom. New features include the ability to overclock each core individually, AVX ratio controls for more stability, and VccU voltage control for extreme scenarios. Combined with tools like Intel's Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU) and Extreme Memory Profile (Intel XMP), you have a powerful kit for maximizing performance.

Intel Smart Cache

Improve efficiency with Intel Smart Cache technology. All cores now have access to the entire last-level cache, pre-fetching data before requests are made. Intel Smart Cache also features a new power-saving feature that dynamically flushes memory based on demand or during periods of inactivity, ensuring your applications keep up with your demands.

Intel Tubro Boost Max Technology 3.0

Increase your computers processing power. Available on Intel Core X-series processors, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies your processor's two fastest cores and directs your most critical workloads there2. With improved single-threaded performance, you to get the best performance possible out of your computer.

Essentials

Vertical Segment

Processor Number

Status

Launch Date

Lithography

Desktop

i9-7900X

Launched

Q2'17

14 nm

Performance

# of Cores

# of Threads

Processor Base Frequency

Max Turbo Frequency

Cache

Bus Speed

# of QPI Links

Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency

TDP

10

20

3.30 GHz

4.30 GHz

13.75 MB L3

8 GT/s DMI3

0

4.50 GHz

140 W

Supplemental Information

Embedded Options Available

Conflict Free

No

Yes

Expansion Options

Scalability

PCI Express Revision

Max # of PCI Express Lanes

1S Only

3.0

44

Package Specifications

Sockets Supported

Max CPU Configuration

Thermal Solution Specification

FCLGA2066

1

PCG 2017X

Advanced Technologies

Intel Optane Memory Supported

Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel 64

Instruction Set

Instruction Set Extensions

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Yes

Yes

2.0

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

64-bit

SSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0, AVX-512

Yes