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Core i9-10850K Desktop Processor - 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 - Intel 400 Series chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

Model: BX8070110850K
SKU: 6428160
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  • Key Specs
    • Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1200 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
    • PCI Express Version: PCI Express 3.0
    • CPU Base Clock Frequency: 3.6 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
    • CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 5 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
    • Number of CPU Cores: 10-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
    • Number of CPU Threads: 20 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
    • Unlocked Processor: true
    • Memory Type Supported: DDR4
    • L3 Cache: 20 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
    • Processor Base Power: 95 watts
    • Integrated Graphics: true (Device has a built-in graphics processing unit.)
    • Integrated Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics 630 (This is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
    • Processor Generation/Series: 10th Generation
  • General
    • Product Name: Core i9-10850K Desktop Processor - 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 - Intel 400 Series chipset 125W
    • Brand: Intel
    • Processor Model Number: 10850K
    • Processor Collection: Core i9
    • Processor Generation/Series: 10th Generation
    • Model Number: BX8070110850K
    • Year of Release: 2020
    • Color: Grey/Black/Gold
    • Color Category: Multi
  • Compatibility
    • Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1200 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
    • PCI Express Configuration: PCIe Gen 3 x16, PCIe Gen 3 x8, PCIe Gen 3 x4
    • PCI Express Lanes (Total): 16
    • PCI Express Version: PCI Express 3.0
    • Processor Instruction Set: 64-bit
  • Performance
    • CPU Base Clock Frequency: 3.6 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
    • CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 5 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
    • Number of CPU Cores: 10-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
    • Number of CPU Threads: 20 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
    • Unlocked Processor: true
  • Memory
    • Maximum Memory Supported: 128 gigabytes
    • Memory Type Supported: DDR4
    • Number of Memory Channels Supported: 2
    • Cache Level: L3 (The cache stores data that the CPU needs to access quickly in order to complete tasks. Each level is ranked according to priority of access; Level 1 (L1) cache stores data that the CPU needs to access first. L1 cache is also the fastest but holds the least amount of data, with each following level decreasing in speed but increasing in capacity.)
    • L3 Cache: 20 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
  • Features
    • Processor Type: Desktop
    • RAID Support: None (A Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) includes a collection of separate disks that your computer recognizes as one disk unit. Each configuration offers a different level of mirroring, striping and read/write speeds.)
  • Power
    • Processor Base Power: 95 watts
  • Graphics
    • Integrated Graphics: true (Device has a built-in graphics processing unit.)
    • Integrated Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics 630 (This is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
    • GPU Base Clock Frequency: 0.35 gigahertz (The minimum rate at which the graphics controller is guaranteed to operate.)
    • GPU Boost Clock Frequency: 1.1 gigahertz (The maximum ideal rate at which the graphics controller is able to operate, typically only for a short period of time.)
    • Number of GPU Cores: 192
  • Warranty
    • Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: Box: 3 Year Limited Tray: 1 Year Limited
    • Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: None
  • Other
    • UPC: 735858459273

10th Gen Intel Core i9-10850K unlocked desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, unlocked 10th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance overclocking for an added boost. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. ONLY compatible with 400 series chipset based motherboard. 125W.

  • Compatiblity: Compatible with only Intel 400 Series chipset based motherboards.
  • Adjancencies: Supports Intel Optane Memory.
  • Technologies: Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology.
  • Thermal solution: Thermal solution is NOT included in the box.
  • High performance overclocking: Optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance overclocking for an added boost.
Whats Included
  • Core i9-10850K Desktop Processor - 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 - Intel 400 Series chipset 125W
  • User documentation

Q: If building a power house computer what all would I need? Completely from scratch

A: Depends on what you want to do with the computer. First you will need a really good Power supply. You cannot cheap out on the Power supply. A 850 Watt Power supply or over from a Maker like EVGA should be good for a really good Computer. The CPU depends on what you are a fan of. AMD Ryzen people normally go for when it comes to Multi threaded work. Something like a AMD Ryzen 9 or if you have a big budget, an AMD Threadripper 2920X. For intel, a i9 10900k or a 10850k are also really good high end CPU's if you like intel. The only issue would be getting a GPU, with the current market with GPU's, there is barely any GPU's and if there is some, they charge over $1000+ for a GPU that should cost half of the asking price. If you have any luck, try to find a NVIDA 3080 or a 3090 since those two GPU's are great Overkill GPU's in the market but again getting GPU's are hard to get due to crypto currency farming. For SSD, a 1T M.2 Drive from Samsung is a REALLY good drive to run on your OS on. You will need to find a Motherboard that is able to support M.2 drives so a mid or high end Motherboard would support it. The Makers for the Motherboard, GPU, RAM is up to you on what you like the most. Some people like Asus ROG, some people like MSI, some people love EVGA. everyone is different on that end.

Q: I just bought this processor and upon boot, it’s only running at 4.2ghz, even when I load up a game, it stays at 4.2 ghz. I know this processor should be hitting at least 5ghz out of the box. Is there a bios setting for turbo boosting that isn’t enabled?

A: You are confusing specifications. Peak single core processor speed can hit 5.2 GHz. When more than one core is running, the processor will drop speeds to the processor designed speeds. 3.6 GHz. If you are overclocking the processor then you might hit higher numbers but just a stock processor with a stock cooler it will not.

Q: Will this work with the Dell G5 5000 desktop that supports intel 10th gen chips?

A: Yes, I just looked it up. I’m pretty sure it would go with this product

Q: does this go well with a MSI - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4GB GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0?

A: I9 seems like overkill with a 1650. They should go great together. I would expect to see an I5 with a 1650, but an I9 would be faster for some tasks and in certain games. If you are questioning compatibility, graphics card and CPU compatibility is rarely an issue. The issue would be with the Motherboard socket/chipset. 10850k will work in nearly any z490 Motherboard.

Q: Is this chipset compatible with the ASUS - ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING Socket 1200 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard - Black

A: Yes socket 1200, i have the same one and yea is compatible and good choice.

Q: So i just bought this i9-10850k processor, and I cant find anywhere online that says that its compatible with the rx-850 graphics card. Do you know if it is?

A: Assuming you meant the RX 580 graphics card, not sure what exactly you mean by compatible, but yes, you can use a RX 580 graphics card in a computer with a 10850k CPU.