Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i9-9900K

About processor

The Intel Core i9-9900K is a high-performance desktop processor that offers incredible power and efficiency. With a total of 8 cores and 16 threads, this processor delivers exceptional multitasking capabilities and provides a smooth and seamless computing experience. The 14nm technology ensures efficient power usage, with a TDP of 95W, making it suitable for a variety of desktop setups. Additionally, the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 model provides solid graphics performance for everyday tasks and light gaming, eliminating the need for a separate graphics card in some applications. The Geekbench 6 scores further demonstrate the impressive capabilities of the Core i9-9900K, with a single-core score of 1664 and a multi-core score of 7976, showcasing its ability to handle demanding workloads with ease. Overall, the Intel Core i9-9900K is a top-of-the-line processor that offers exceptional performance for gaming, content creation, and productivity tasks. Its high core count, efficient power usage, and strong integrated graphics make it a standout choice for desktop users who require powerful computing capabilities.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
October 2018
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i9-9900K
Code Name
Coffee Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
8
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
16
Basic Frequency
3.60 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
5.00 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA1151
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
95 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100°C
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
3.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-2666
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
128 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
41.6 GB/s
Bus Speed
8 GT/s

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.20 GHz

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
1664
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
7976
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
1178
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
8049
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
3040
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
19528

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
1662 -0.1%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
8007 +0.4%
7991 +0.2%
7947 -0.4%
7939 -0.5%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
1179 +0.1%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
8065 +0.2%
8039 -0.1%
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core
19552 +0.1%
19474 -0.3%