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 DDR4 memory, unlocking performance that exceeds standard specifications.
Compare Unlocked Desktop Processors
| Processor Number | Proccessor Base Frequency | Cache | # of Cores/ # of Threads | TDP | Memory Types | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel® Core™ i9-9900K Processor | 3.6 GHz | 16M | 8/16 | 95W | Two channels DDR4-2666 | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
| Intel® Core™ i7-9700K Processor | 3.6 GHz | 12M | 8/8 | 95W | Two channels DDR4-2666 | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
| Intel® Core™ i5-9600K Processor | 3.7 GHz | 9M | 6/6 | 95W | Two channels DDR4-2666 | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
Compare Unlocked Laptop Processors
| Processor Number | Proccessor Base Frequency | Cache | # of Cores/ # of Threads | TDP | Memory Types | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK Processor | 2.40 GHz | 16 MB | 8/16 | 45W | Two channels DDR4-2666 | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
Compare Unlocked High End Desktop Processors
| Processor Number | Proccessor Base Frequency | Cache | # of Cores/ # of Threads | TDP | Memory Types | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel® Core™ i9-9980XE Processor | 3.0 GHz | 24.75 MB | 18/36 | 165 W | Four Channels DDR4-2666 | NA |
| Intel® Core™ i9-9960X Processor | 3.1 GHz | 22 MB | 16/32 | 165 W | Four Channels DDR4-2666 | NA |
| Intel® Core™ i9-9940X Processor | 3.3 GHz | 19.25 MB | 14/28 | 165 W | Four Channels DDR4-2666 | NA |
| Intel® Core™ i9-9920X Processor | 3.5 GHz | 19.25 MB | 12/24 | 165 W | Four Channels DDR4-2666 | NA |
| Intel® Core™ i9-9900X Processor | 3.5 GHz | 19.25 MB | 10/20 | 165 W | Four Channels DDR4-2666 | NA |
| Intel® Core™ i9-9820X Processor | 3.3 GHz | 16.5 MB | 10/20 | 165 W | Four Channels DDR4-2666 | NA |
| Intel® Core™ i7-9800X Processor | 3.8 Ghz | 16.5 MB | 8/16 | 165 W | Four Channels DDR4-2666 | NA |
Unlocked Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors
Choose an unlocked Intel® Core™ processor to overclock1 the CPU and see just how fast your PC can run.
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.