What is Overclocking1?
Overclocking1 your unlocked Intel® Core™ processor, RAM, and motherboard is a way to custom tune your PC. You can adjust the power, voltage, core, memory settings, and other key system values for more performance. It helps speed up your components—and your gameplay. It can also help with processor-intensive tasks such as image rendering and transcoding.1 2
Performance Upgrade Tools
Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU)
Intel® XTU is a Windows-based tool for overclocking1 unlocked Intel® Core™ processors.
Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (Intel® XMP)
Intel® XMP helps you overclock1 RAM, including select Intel® technology-based DDR3 memory, unlocking performance that exceeds standard specifications.
9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-9900K Processor Sets Overclocking1 Records
The 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-9900K processor set 16 benchmark records, including a world record, as part of last week’s extreme overclocking1 demonstration at the Intel Fall Desktop Launch in New York City.
Compare Unlocked Processors
| Processor Number | Clock Speed | Cache | # of Cores/ # of Threads | Max TDP/ Power | Memory Types | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.6 GHz |
16M |
8/16 |
95W |
Two channels DDR4-2666 |
Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
|
3.6 GHz |
12M |
8/8 |
95W |
Two channels DDR4-2666 |
Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
|
3.7 GHz |
9M |
6/6 |
95W |
Two channels DDR4-2666 |
Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
|
2.9 GHz |
12 MB |
6/12 |
45W |
Two channels DDR4-2666 |
Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
|
3.1 GHz |
8 MB |
4/8 |
100W |
Two channels DDR4-2400 |
Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics, Intel® HD Graphics 630 |
|
2.6 GHz |
24.75 MB |
18/36 |
165W |
Four channels DDR4-2666 |
NA |
|
2.8 GHz |
22 MB |
16/32 |
165W |
Four channels DDR4-2666 |
NA |
|
3.1 GHz |
19.25 MB |
14/28 |
165W |
Four channels DDR4-2666 |
NA |
|
2.9 GHz |
16.5 MB |
12/24 |
140W |
Four channels DDR4-2666 |
NA |
|
3.3 GHz |
13.75 MB |
10/20 |
140W |
Four channels DDR4-2666 |
NA |
|
3.6 GHz |
11 MB |
8/16 |
140W |
Four channels DDR4-2666 |
NA |
|
3.5 GHz |
8.25 MB |
6/12 |
140W |
Four channels DDR4-2400 |
NA |
|
4.3 GHz |
8 MB |
4/8 |
112W |
Two channels DDR4-2666 |
NA |
|
4.0 GHz |
6 MB |
4/4 |
112W |
Two channels DDR4-2666 |
NA |
Gear Up
Unlocked Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors
Choose an unlocked Intel® Core™ processor to overclock1 the CPU and see just how fast your PC can run.
Intel Performance Tuning Protection Plan
Cover yourself so you can experiment with overclocking1 with the safety of being able to recover a setting gone wrong.
Product and Performance Information
Intel® technologies’ features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at https://www.intel.in/content/www/in/en/products/processors/core/i7-processor-extreme-edition.html.
Altering clock frequency or voltage may damage or reduce the useful life of the processor and other system components, and may reduce system stability and performance. Product warranties may not apply if the processor is operated beyond its specifications. Check with the manufacturers of system and components for additional details.