Intel has finally launched their 10th Gen Intel Core Comet Lake S-series processors for desktop, with its flagship Core i9-10900K processor that can turbo boost up to 5.3 GHz. These processors have many technologies like Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel Hyperthreading Technology, Intel Ethernet Connection I225, Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 and more.
The 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900K is Intel’s fastest consumer desktop processor with 10 cores, 20 threads and out of the box support for DDR4-2933 memory speeds. Some of the important features in this generation of processors are:
- Intel Thermal Velocity Boost: Dynamic automatic boost across single-core and multicore workloads
- Intel Hyperthreading Technology: Available across 10th Gen Intel Core i9 to i3 processors.
- Enhanced Core & Memory Overclocking: Improved control over overclocking processor and key system components.
- Intel Ethernet Connection I225: Delivers greater than two times the network speeds of 1GB Ethernet on existing cabling.
- Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201: Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) is now integrated into 10th Gen Intel Core desktop processors.
Intel claims improvements in performance for gaming and productivity which include:
- Up to 187 frames per second for in-game performance while streaming and recording, and up to 63 percent more frames per second in gaming compared with a 3-year-old PC.
- Up to 12 percent faster video editing compared with the previous generation, and up to 15 percent faster video editing compared with a 3-year-old PC.
- Up 18 percent faster 4K video editing compared with the previous generation, and up to 35 percent faster 4K video editing compared with a 3-year-old PC.
- Up to 31 percent better overall system performance compared with a 3-year-old PC.
Intel’s 10 Generation Core S-series desktop processors are expected to available from May globally through normal retail channels, system integrators and OEMs.
Commenting on the launch, Brandt Guttridge, Intel senior director of the Desktop Products Group said:
Intel is committed to enabling the future of powerful desktop gaming by continuously pushing the performance boundary to deliver an amazing PC gaming experience. The 10th Gen Intel Core S-series for desktops, and the Intel Core i9-10900K processor, the world’s fastest gaming processor reinforces our commitment to the gaming and enthusiast communities