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Core i9-9900KS

Core i9
Current Price
$279.00
MSRP: $513.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#172
of 311
Overall Rank
#188
of 327
Value Rank
#175
of 220
Gaming Rank
#139
of 327
Productivity Rank
#150
of 327

Core Specifications

Cores
8
Threads
16
Base Clock
4.0 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
127W
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 i9-9900KS (Selected)9,958

Quick Stats

Generation
9th Gen
Release Date
10/30/2019 - 6 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
9958
Value35.7
Efficiency78.4

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,345
Cinebench R23 Multi14,250
Geekbench 6 Single1,789
Geekbench 6 Multi8,569
PassMark23,580

Console Comparison

Core i9-9900KS
100%
100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
99%
99%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
94%
94%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
16%
16%
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Notes

The Core i9-9900KS is Intel's special edition 9th gen processor featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with boost speeds up to 5.0 GHz on all cores. This binned CPU represented the peak of 14nm Coffee Lake Refresh performance, offering higher frequencies than the standard 9900K. It delivered excellent gaming performance with the distinction of being Intel's first mainstream CPU to hit 5.0 GHz all-core boost. While several generations old, it remains capable for gaming and productivity at competitive pricing. The all-core 5.0 GHz capability made it legendary among enthusiasts, though it demanded robust cooling solutions for sustained performance.