Intel Core i9-9900KS
About processor
The Intel Core i9-9900KS processor is a high-end desktop CPU that offers exceptional performance for demanding tasks such as gaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking. With a total of 8 cores and 16 threads, this processor is capable of handling even the most resource-intensive applications with ease.
At a TDP of 127W, the i9-9900KS may require a robust cooling solution to maintain optimal performance, but the extra power consumption is more than justified by the incredible processing power it delivers. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 ensures that this processor can handle basic graphics tasks, though dedicated graphics would be required for any serious gaming or professional content creation work.
In benchmark tests, the i9-9900KS shines with a Geekbench 6 single-core score of 1766 and a multi-core score of 8607, putting it among the top performers in its class.
Overall, the Intel Core i9-9900KS is an excellent choice for users who require uncompromising performance from their desktop CPU. Whether you're a hardcore gamer, a professional video editor, or a power user who demands the best, the i9-9900KS is more than capable of meeting your needs.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
October 2019
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.
i9-9900KS
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
4.00 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
127 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
1766
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
8607
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
1339
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
9061
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
3040
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
19528
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core