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Today, Intel is announcing its 10th generation desktop processors, starting with cheap dual-core Celeron processors and ranging all the way up to the Core i9-10900K with 10-cores and 20-threads.
The Core i9-10900K is going to take over from its predecessor, the 9900K, as ‘the world's fastest gaming processor'. Under the right conditions, this CPU can reach a boost speed of up to 5.3GHz, while also offering plenty of cores and threads for software to take advantage of. Intel's presentation on 10th Gen also boasts real-world performance gains compared to previous generation processors and versus three-year old gaming PCs.
According to Intel, users can expect up to 18 percent faster 4K video editing versus 9th Gen CPUs, as well as higher frame rates across a range of games, including PUBG, Monster Hunter World Iceborne and Mount & Blade Bannerlord II.
In the table below, you will find the initial specs and suggested pricing for each 10th Gen Core i9, Core i7, Core i5 and Core i3 CPU.
| SKU | Cores / Threads | Base Clock | Turbo Boost 2.0 | Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | All Core Turbo | Thermal Velocity Boost/All Core | TDP | Suggested Pricing (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i9-10900K |
10C/20T
|
3.7 GHz
|
5.1 GHz
|
5.2 GHz
|
4.8 GHz
|
5.3/4.9 GHz
|
125W
|
$488
|
| i9-10900KF |
10C/20T
|
3.7 GHz
|
5.1 GHz
|
5.2 GHz
|
4.8 GHz
|
5.3/4.9 GHz
|
125W
|
$472
|
| i9-10900 |
10C/20T
|
2.8 GHz
|
5.0 GHz
|
5.1 GHz
|
4.5 GHz
|
5.2/4.6 GHz
|
65W
|
$439
|
| i9-10900F |
10C/20T
|
2.8 GHz
|
5.0 GHz
|
5.1 GHz
|
4.5 GHz
|
5.2/4.6 GHz
|
65W
|
$422
|
| i7-10700K |
8C/16T
|
3.8 GHz
|
5.0 GHz
|
5.1 GHz
|
4.7 GHz
|
NA |
125W
|
$374
|
| i7-10700KF |
8C/16T
|
3.8 GHz
|
5.0 GHz
|
5.1 GHz
|
4.7 GHz
|
NA |
125W
|
$349
|
| i7-10700 |
8C/16T
|
2.9 GHz
|
4.7 GHz
|
4.8 GHz
|
4.6 GHz
|
NA |
65W
|
$323
|
| i7-10700F |
8C/16T
|
2.9 GHz
|
4.7 GHz
|
4.8 GHz
|
4.6 GHz
|
NA |
65W
|
$298
|
| i5-10600K |
6C/12T
|
4.1 GHz
|
4.8 GHz
|
NA |
4.5 GHz
|
NA |
125W
|
$262
|
| i5-10600KF |
6C/12T
|
4.1 GHz
|
4.8 GHz
|
NA |
4.5 GHz
|
NA |
125W
|
$237
|
| i5-10600 |
6C/12T
|
3.3 GHz
|
4.8 GHz
|
NA |
4.4 GHz
|
NA |
65W
|
$213
|
| i5-10500 |
6C/12T
|
3.1 GHz
|
4.5 GHz
|
NA |
4.2 GHz
|
NA |
65W
|
$192
|
| i5-10400 |
6C/12T
|
2.9 GHz
|
4.3 GHz
|
NA |
4.0 GHz
|
NA |
65W
|
$182
|
| i5-10400F |
6C/12T
|
2.9 GHz
|
4.3 GHz
|
NA |
4.0 GHz
|
NA |
65W
|
$157
|
| i3-10320 |
4C/8T
|
3.8 GHz
|
4.6 GHz
|
NA |
4.4 GHz
|
NA |
65W
|
$154
|
| i3-10300 |
4C/8T
|
3.7 GHz
|
4.4 GHz
|
NA |
4.2 GHz
|
NA |
65W
|
$143
|
| i3-10100 |
4C/8T
|
3.6 GHz
|
4.3 GHz
|
NA |
4.1 GHz
|
NA |
65W
|
$122
|
Intel's 10th Generation of desktop processors feature up to 40 platform PCIe 3.0 lanes. The new Z400-series chipset is also arriving, which we already have a preview of, HERE.
In the sub-$100 range, you will find the 2C/4T Pentium Gold G-6600, G-6500 and G-6400. There is also a 2C/2T Celeron G-5920 and G-5900. All of Intel's 10th Gen desktop CPUs sport Intel UHD 630 integrated graphics with the exception of F-series SKUs.
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