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Intel Core i9-7920X processor in retail box

Intel

Intel Core i9-7920X 12-Core 24-Thread LGA 2066 Processor

SKU CH-G19Y-G48J1

12-core 24-thread desktop processor with LGA 2066 socket, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 to 4.40 GHz, quad-channel DDR4 2666 support, and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity

  • 12 cores and 24 threads handle heavy multitasking
  • Turbo Boost Max 3.0 reaches 4.40 GHz for peak speed
  • LGA 2066 socket fits Intel X299 motherboards
  • Ready for Intel Optane memory and SSDs
  • Four-channel DDR4 2666 and Thunderbolt 40 Gb/s connectivity

Extreme multi-threaded desktop processor

The Intel Core i9-7920X delivers 12 cores and 24 threads on the LGA 2066 platform for enthusiasts who run heavily threaded workloads such as rendering, compilation or virtualization. It supports four-channel DDR4 2666 memory and up to eight SATA ports for high-capacity storage arrays.

Step up from lower-core X-series

Moving to this 12-core part is worth it when your current processor saturates all threads during sustained workloads and you need the additional parallelism that 24 threads provide. Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 can push single-core speeds up to 4.40 GHz for lightly threaded bursts.

Verify motherboard and cooling readiness before

Confirm your board uses the Intel X299 chipset and LGA 2066 socket with a BIOS that supports this processor. Ensure your power delivery and cooler are rated for the thermal output of a 12-core high-end desktop CPU. Thunderbolt 3 and Intel Optane support require compatible motherboard headers and firmware.

Highlights

  • 12 cores and 24 threads handle heavy multitasking
  • Turbo Boost Max 3.0 reaches 4.40 GHz for peak speed
  • LGA 2066 socket fits Intel X299 motherboards
  • Ready for Intel Optane memory and SSDs
  • Four-channel DDR4 2666 and Thunderbolt 40 Gb/s connectivity

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the LGA 2066 socket on my X299 motherboard accept this 12-core 24-thread processor?

Yes, the Core i9-7920X is built for the LGA 2066 socket and works with Intel X299 chipset motherboards.

What is the most common mistake when seating this CPU in the LGA 2066 socket?

Not aligning the processor notches with the socket keys before lowering the load plate, which can bend the fragile socket pins.

Does the integrated memory controller on this 12-core chip require any special DDR4 configuration later?

It supports quad-channel DDR4 2666; populate all four channels with matched modules to maintain rated bandwidth.

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