4 Things to Know About the Dell XPS 8930's Processor Support

Supports the Core i9-9900K The Dell XPS 8930 can run Intel’s flagship 9th Gen Core i9-9900K, an 8-core, 16-thread processor. This is rare for a consumer pre-built tower, as most OEMs stop at i7.

Uses an LGA 1151 socket The motherboard socket is LGA 1151, which works with both 8th and 9th Gen Core processors. This gives you some upgrade flexibility within those generations.

i9 support is a pleasant surprise Most pre-built desktops at this price tier cap out at Core i7. Dell offering i9 support makes the XPS 8930 more capable for demanding tasks like video editing or heavy multitasking.

Not all XPS 8930 models include the i9 While the socket supports it, you need to check the specific configuration. Not every variant ships with the Core i9-9900K pre-installed.