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Core i9-9900K

Core i9
Current Price
$189.00
MSRP: $488.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#124
of 234
Overall Rank
#141
of 251
Value Rank
#102
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
8
Threads
16
Base Clock
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
5.0 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
Lithography
14nm

Cache

L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
256 KB per core
L3 Cache
16 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
95W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
N/A

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 630

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i9-9900K (Selected)9,597

Quick Stats

Generation
9th Gen
Release Date
10/19/2018 - 7 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
9597
Value50.8
Efficiency101.0

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,305
Cinebench R23 Multi13,850
Geekbench 6 Single1,703
Geekbench 6 Multi8,055
PassMark22,850

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
Core i9-9900K
97%
97%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%
18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
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Notes

The Core i9-9900K became a legendary gaming CPU with 8 cores and 16 threads on Coffee Lake Refresh architecture. Boosting up to 5.0 GHz with unlocked multiplier, it dominated gaming performance charts for years and established the 8-core standard for high-end gaming. This processor offered exceptional single-threaded performance and strong multi-core capabilities, remaining competitive even against newer generations. Despite being 9th gen, it continues to deliver excellent gaming performance at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Often available at attractive pricing on the secondary market, it represents proven reliability and strong gaming capabilities. The combination of high frequencies and 8 cores made it a generational favorite among gamers and enthusiasts.