A seriously powerful desktop rig needs a quality CPU. This Intel CPU uses Skylake microarchitecture—while this isn't the latest release from Intel, it's definitely one of the most powerful. This particular model, the Intel Core i9-9960X, was released in October of 2018.
| Specs | Intel Core i9-9960X |
|---|---|
| Model | BX80673I99960X |
| Socket Type | LGA 2066 |
| Core Name | Skylake X |
| Cores | 16-Core |
| Threads | 32 |
| Operating Frequency | 3.1 GHZ |
| Max Turbo | 4.4 GHz |
| Memory Types | DDR4 2666 |
Needless to say, this isn't for your Grandma's Facebook and email machine. This chip is best suited for high-quality gaming rigs and industrial-scale computers. With 16 cores and a max Turbo speed of 4.4GHz, it's hard to imagine not using this chip to its fullest potential.
Since this is a newer CPU, it's hard to get your hands on it at a discounted price. It usually retails for $1699 on Newegg but has a discounted price of $1299 for a limited time—that saves you at least $400. If you want something a little more budget-friendly, check out our list of CPU deals on our Black Friday tech deals page.
