Core i9-9900

Name: Intel Core i9-9900
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.9 (37 reviews)

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.0 GHz on FCLGA1151.

3.9 · 37 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.0 GHz

L3 cache

16 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming10

Productivity10

Single-core10

Multi-core33

Power efficiency9

Lab scores

Performance score10

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)5.0 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p22 fps

1440p18 fps

4K12 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Coffee Lake-R
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1151
Release year: 2019
Total cores: 8
Threads: 16
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.1 GHz
Boost clock: 5.0 GHz
L1 cache: 512 KB
L2 cache: 2 MB
L3 cache: 16 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2666
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 42.671 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $439

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love it for gaming because it runs cool and quiet on a basic cooler. The usual gripe is it's overpriced compared to newer chips with more cores.

Pros

Fast in everyday desktop tasks
Sips power, runs cool and quiet
Handles heavy multitasking without stutter
Plays modern games without bottlenecking

Cons

No overclocking support at all
Stock cooler is barely adequate
Price premium over cheaper alternatives

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i9-9900

The Intel Core i9-9900 is a power-sipping, locked-down 8-core chip that runs cool but can't be overclocked.

Get it if you need a solid 8-core CPU for everyday work and gaming without the hassle of overclocking. Skip it if you want top-tier performance for heavy multitasking or rendering, where a faster chip makes more sense.