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Core i9-9900KF
8 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.0 GHz on FCLGA1151.
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Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
5.0 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
95W
Socket
FCLGA1151
Performance breakdown
Gaming11
Productivity10
Single-core11
Multi-core33
Power efficiency9
Lab scores
Performance score11
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)5.0 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p24 fps
1440p19 fps
4K13 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
- None
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.6 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)
- 95W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $488
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the gaming performance and overclocking headroom. The usual gripe is the high heat output and lack of an integrated GPU for troubleshooting.
Pros
- Sips power, runs cool for gaming
- Effortlessly handles heavy multitasking
- Stays responsive under intense loads
- Plays demanding games without stutter
Cons
- No integrated graphics at all
- Runs very hot under load
- Requires high-end cooling solution
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i9-9900KF
A locked, high-clock eight-core CPU that runs hot and lacks integrated graphics, making it a niche pick for gamers with dedicated GPUs.
Get it if you want top gaming performance from an older platform and don't need integrated graphics. Skip it if you're building new, as modern CPUs offer better value and efficiency.
Buy it if…
- You’re building a high‑end gaming rig and don’t need integrated graphics.
- You need top single‑core speed for older games that hate many threads.
- You want a fast chip that works with your existing Z390 motherboard.
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