Intel Core i9-10900TE socket: LGA 1200
The Intel Core i9-10900TE uses the LGA 1200 socket. It is a 35 W embedded ten core Comet Lake part for compact systems.
- Socket
- LGA 1200
- Launched
- April 2020
- Cores and threads
- 10 and 20
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Comet Lake
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Core i9
- Clocks
- 1.8 / 4.5 GHz
Intel Core i9-10900TE specifications
| Cores | 10 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 20 |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz base, up to 4.5 GHz with Turbo Boost Max 3.0 |
| Cache | 20 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 up to 2933 MT/s, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 MHz base, up to 1.20 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Not supported |
| Package | FCLGA1200 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i9-10900TE needs a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 500 series | Z590, H570, B560, H510, Q570, W580 | Works out of the box |
| 400 series: Z490, H470, Q470, W480 | Z490, H470, Q470, W480 | Works out of the box |
| 400 series: B460, H410 | B460, H410 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1200.
LGA 1200 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,200 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | April 2020 |
| Memory | DDR4 only |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Core i9-10900TE is
The Core i9-10900TE is a ten core, twenty thread embedded processor from Comet Lake. It launched in the second quarter of 2020 with a low 1.8 GHz base and up to 4.5 GHz boost inside a 35 W envelope. The TE suffix marks embedded broad market use with extended availability for industrial boards.
Low base clocks allow fanless leaning designs and long life compact PCs. Burst still reaches 4.5 GHz for single thread control tasks. Twenty megabytes of L3 help multi axis control, vision and gateway workloads that juggle many threads.
UHD Graphics 630 drives triple displays for kiosks and control rooms. The 35 W rating pairs with thin heatsinks and 24 hour operation. Buyers should confirm embedded availability windows with the board vendor, since TE supply differs from consumer trays.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The i9-10900TE fits LGA 1200 on embedded Q470E and H420E boards plus commercial 400 series designs. Comet Lake support is native, though embedded BIOS revisions validate the TE power tables specifically. Standard desktop Z490 and B460 boards can post the chip, but embedded features depend on the board firmware.
Power and thermal design center on 35 W sustained with short bursts above. Chassis airflow and heatsink mass decide boost duration. Boards for LGA 1151 are not compatible.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains why embedded board choice matters more than socket alone when long term supply and temperature range are required.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2933 in two channels up to 128 GB is the rated setup, with DDR4-2666 common on cost reduced embedded boards. Industrial SODIMM and UDIMM layouts both appear. ECC is not supported on this SKU.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes wire as x16, x8 plus x8, or x8 plus x4 plus x4 for frame grabbers, NICs and NVMe. Embedded boards often split lanes across multiple slots for I/O cards. Throughput planning should use the board block diagram rather than the CPU lane count alone.
Cooling uses the 75 mm LGA 1200 pattern with embedded heatsinks rated for 35 W continuous. Passive blocks need case airflow to hold boost. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers pattern reuse for service spares.
Upgrade paths
Inside LGA 1200 embedded, the i7-10700TE drops to eight cores at the same 35 W for lower cost, while the i9-10900E raises base clocks at 65 W where cooling allows. Both keep the board family with a BIOS check. The TE to E move suits cabinets with active cooling.
A full platform change to newer embedded LGA 1700 boards brings DDR5 and PCIe 4.0 but needs requalification. Many TE deployments instead extend life with memory and storage changes, since the ten core thread pool remains ample for control.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i9-10900TE use?
It uses LGA 1200 on embedded and desktop 400 series boards.
What does TE mean?
A 35 W embedded tune with extended supply for industrial boards.
How fast is the i9-10900TE?
1.8 GHz base with up to 4.5 GHz boost across ten cores and twenty threads.
What memory does the i9-10900TE support?
DDR4-2933 in two channels up to 128 GB.
Can the i9-10900TE run fanless?
It suits compact heatsinks at 35 W, but sustained boost still needs case airflow.
Sources and verification
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .