3 100UL vs i9-9990XE
Primary details
Comparing Core i9-9990XE and Core 3 100UL processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 296 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 3.24 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | Intel Core i9 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Skylake (server) (2017−2019) | Raptor Lake-PS (2024) |
| Release date | 3 January 2019 (5 years ago) | 8 April 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $2,800 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i9-9990XE and Core 3 100UL basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 14 (Tetradeca-Core) | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
| Threads | 28 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 4 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Bus type | DMI 3.0 | no data |
| Bus rate | 4 × 8 GT/s | no data |
| Multiplier | 40 | no data |
| L1 cache | 896 KB | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 14 MB | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 19.25 MB (shared) | 10 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i9-9990XE and Core 3 100UL compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 |
| Socket | 2066 | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 255 Watt | 15 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9990XE and Core 3 100UL. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | + | + |
Security technologies
Core i9-9990XE and Core 3 100UL technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9990XE and Core 3 100UL are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9990XE and Core 3 100UL. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 Quad-channel | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 4 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 85.33 GB/s | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | N/A | Intel UHD Graphics 64EU |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9990XE and Core 3 100UL.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 44 | 8 |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 3 January 2019 | 8 April 2024 |
| Physical cores | 14 | 6 |
| Threads | 28 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 255 Watt | 15 Watt |
i9-9990XE has 133.3% more physical cores and 250% more threads.
3 100UL, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 1600% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Core i9-9990XE and Core 3 100UL. We've got no test results to judge.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9990XE and Core 3 100UL, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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