Intel Core i9-10920X · 12 cores · DDR4
i9 VDS Hosting
Our i9 VDS plans run on the Intel Core i9-10920X: 12 cores / 24 threads, up to 4.8 GHz turbo, DDR4 memory and NVMe SSD. The per-resource price is lower than on the Ryzen plans; vCPU, RAM and storage are reserved for you, servers are in Bursa and DDoS protection is included.
Intel Core i9-10920X VDS plans and pricing
Servers run on NVMe SSD at the DGN Data Centre in Bursa. Pick a plan, then configure it the way you want.
Prices exclude VAT (20%).
What is an Intel Core i9-10920X VDS?
An i9 VDS is a virtual server that runs on a physical machine with an Intel Core i9 processor, with its resources reserved for you. At Datafex these plans run on the Intel Core i9-10920X: Core X-series, 12 cores / 24 threads, a 3.5 GHz base clock and up to 4.8 GHz with Turbo Boost Max 3.0. Memory is DDR4 and storage is NVMe SSD.
Its place in our catalogue is price/performance. The i9-10920X has the highest base clock of our Intel options, and its per-vCPU and per-GB RAM prices are clearly lower than on the Ryzen 9 7950X plans. You get more vCPU and RAM for the same budget, which makes it the sensible starting point for mid-sized game servers, web applications and projects that run several services on one machine.
Twelve cores pay off directly in games made of several server processes: Metin2 channel cores, and the separate game and database processes of Knight Online and Silkroad, spread across different threads. On crowded servers where the speed of the main thread decides (a high-slot FiveM server, for example), the single-core performance of the Ryzen 9 7950X pulls ahead.
Specifications
- Processor
- Intel Core i9-10920X
- Series / architecture
- Core X-series, Cascade Lake-X, 14 nm
- Cores / threads
- 12 / 24
- Base / max turbo
- 3.5 GHz / 4.6 GHz
- Turbo Boost Max 3.0
- 4.8 GHz
- Cache
- 19.25 MB
- Memory (CPU support)
- DDR4-2933, 4 channels
- Storage
- NVMe SSD
- Location
- Bursa, DGN Data Centre
Processor figures are Intel's published specifications. The vCPUs reserved for your VDS are threads of this processor; the running core clock varies with load and temperature.
i9 VDS or Ryzen VDS?
If budget comes first and your workload spreads across several processes or threads, choose the i9-10920X: the same plan budget buys more vCPU and RAM. On our game pages we recommend this processor as the value option for games such as FiveM, RedM, Metin2, Knight Online and Silkroad.
If the speed of a single main thread decides everything (a crowded FiveM or Minecraft server, long single queries), look at the Ryzen 9 7950X: that is where DDR5 memory and the highest single-core performance in our catalogue are. For an i9 with more cores there is the i9-10980XE, and for the lowest entry price the Xeon E5-2699 v4.
Game servers we recommend the Intel Core i9-10920X for
Other processor options
VDS guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Details about the packages, setup flow, and customer panel features offered for Intel Core i9-10920X on this page.
- What is an i9 VDS?
- It is a virtual server running on a physical machine with an Intel Core i9 processor, with its vCPU, RAM and storage reserved for you. Datafex's i9 VDS plans use the Intel Core i9-10920X (12 cores / 24 threads, up to 4.8 GHz turbo) and DDR4 memory, on NVMe SSD storage.
- Why is an i9 VDS cheaper than a Ryzen VDS?
- The i9-10920X is a previous-generation platform with DDR4 memory, while the Ryzen 9 7950X delivers higher single-core performance with Zen 4 and DDR5. That difference shows up in the per-vCPU and per-GB RAM price. Reserved resources, NVMe storage, location and DDoS protection are the same on both.
- Which game servers suit the i9-10920X?
- The games where our game pages recommend it as the value option: FiveM, RedM, Metin2, Knight Online, Silkroad, Project Zomboid, 7 Days to Die, Satisfactory, CS 1.6 and Conan Exiles. If tick time is critical at high player counts, look at the Ryzen 9 7950X option on the same pages.
- Are i9 VDS resources shared with other customers?
- No. The vCPU, RAM and storage listed in the plan are reserved for you and the virtualisation layer does not oversell. The lower price comes from the processor generation, not from sharing resources.
- Which projects are a Intel Core i9-10920X VDS suitable for?
- A Intel Core i9-10920X VDS can be used for game servers, web applications, APIs, databases, and development environments. Your purchase allocates the vCPU, RAM, and disk capacity shown in the selected package, not the entire physical processor.
- Which values should I compare when choosing a Intel Core i9-10920X package?
- Use the vCPU, RAM, and disk values in the package table. This product can be configured from 1–20 vCPU, 1–64 GB RAM, and 30–250 GB disk. Choose according to your application's requirements and expected concurrent users.
- Which operating systems can I install?
- The configurator for this product includes CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, and Windows Server templates. During ordering or reinstallation, you can select one of the active versions currently listed.
- Which network speeds are available for this server?
- This product offers shared network options at 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps. Any price difference for the selected network option is included in the order summary before payment.
- Can I add a snapshot backup to my order?
- Yes. In addition to ordering without backups, this product includes an option for 1 weekly snapshot. The current additional fee is shown in the configurator; keeping a separate application-level backup is still recommended for critical data.
- When does server provisioning start?
- Automated server provisioning starts after payment is verified. You can follow the service status in the customer panel while setup is in progress and view the access credentials in the service details when it completes.
- Where can I find the server IP address and credentials?
- When setup is complete, the server IP address, username, and password are displayed in the service details within the customer panel. This information is only visible after signing in to your account.
- Can I manage the server from the customer panel?
- Yes. From the service details you can start, stop, or restart the server and reinstall it using one of the supported operating system templates.
- Can I view CPU, RAM, and network usage in the panel?
- The server metrics section in the customer panel shows CPU, RAM, disk, and supported network data. Historical usage charts also help you evaluate resource requirements.
- Can I upgrade vCPU, RAM, and disk later?
- You can request vCPU, RAM, and disk upgrades within the limits supported by the product. Disk downgrades are not supported to avoid data-loss risk, and the price difference is shown before confirmation.
- Can I change the server's rDNS record from the panel?
- You can manage rDNS for eligible IPv4 addresses assigned to your active server through the network tools in the customer panel. The relevant IP infrastructure must support rDNS management.
- How do I connect to Linux and Windows servers?
- Connect to a server installed from a Linux template over SSH and to a Windows Server installation over RDP. The IP address and credentials appear in the service details after setup completes.
Other VDS models
Other processor options on the same infrastructure. Package sizes are the same; the monthly price depends on the processor family.
Compare all modelsBefore you use this server
Guides on sizing resources, choosing a location and the first security steps.
- How much vCPU and RAM does a server need?Adding vCPUs does not always help; some workloads are bound to one core. Sizing by workload type, how the RAM calculation works, and when to upgrade.
- Server software compatibility and licensing: Windows or Linux?Which server software requires Windows and which runs on Linux? A compatibility table for games and applications, Windows Server licensing and baseline RAM.
- Server security: the basic steps to take on day oneEight steps: SSH with a key, port policy, the database port, management panels, and how Docker bypasses the firewall. With a checklist.
- Server backup strategy: what, where and how often?The 3-2-1 rule, why a backup on the same machine is not a backup, taking a consistent copy of a database, and the restore test.