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Intel BX80684I99900KS

Core i9-9900KS

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8 Cores, 16 Threads @4.00 GHz, 127 W.
Release date ≈ Q4 2019.

Average Bench: 98.8% (90th of 1459)

Based on 12,840 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000906ED Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9900KS CPU @ 4.00GHz
Poor: 89%Average: 98.8% Great: 105%
Gaming
Gaming 99%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 100%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 99%
Nuclear submarine

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Excellent average bench

The Intel Core i9-9900KS averaged just 1.1% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This is an excellent result which ranks the Intel Core i9-9900KS near the top of the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Quad Core Speed 563Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 147Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i9-9900KS is just 16.9%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i9-9900KS performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Octa Core Speed 1,016Pts
Avg. Memory Latency 92.8Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 12,840 samples)
Rank 9098.8%
Min Avg Max
83.6 Memory 92.8 97.7
120 1-Core 147 155
240 2-Core 289 308
97% 176 Pts
Min Avg Max
459 4-Core 563 614
824 8-Core 1,016 1,148
94.8% 789 Pts
Min Avg Max
1218 64-Core 1,531 1,664
94.8% 1,531 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 5.1 GHz (avg)
106% Outstanding
Memory 97.4
1-Core 156
2-Core 312
103% 189 Pts
4-Core 616
8-Core 1,192
107% 904 Pts
64-Core 1,678
104% 1,678 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 5 GHz (avg)
104% Outstanding
Memory 95.1
1-Core 153
2-Core 306
101% 185 Pts
4-Core 607
8-Core 1,176
106% 892 Pts
64-Core 1,649
102% 1,649 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 5 GHz (avg)
104% Outstanding
Memory 95
1-Core 152
2-Core 304
101% 184 Pts
4-Core 602
8-Core 1,124
103% 863 Pts
64-Core 1,609
100% 1,609 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.95 GHz (avg)
104% Outstanding
Memory 93.5
1-Core 153
2-Core 302
100% 183 Pts
4-Core 610
8-Core 1,152
105% 881 Pts
64-Core 1,567
97% 1,567 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 5.1 GHz (avg)
103% Outstanding
Memory 97
1-Core 155
2-Core 307
102% 186 Pts
4-Core 585
8-Core 1,135
102% 860 Pts
64-Core 1,575
98% 1,575 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 5 GHz (avg)
102% Outstanding
Memory 94.1
1-Core 150
2-Core 297
99% 180 Pts
4-Core 590
8-Core 1,039
98% 814 Pts
64-Core 1,564
97% 1,564 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 5 GHz (avg)
98.8% Outstanding
Memory 94.1
1-Core 151
2-Core 297
99% 181 Pts
4-Core 555
8-Core 1,001
94% 778 Pts
64-Core 1,560
96% 1,560 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,303,407 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 154%
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Desktop
Desktop 103%
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Workstation
Workstation 154%
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Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER - $330

CPU
Core i9-9900KSIntelBench 99%, 12,840 samples1x
GPU
RTX 2080-TiNvidia  $365Bench 156%, 357,946 samples1,351x
RTX 3080Nvidia  $550Bench 187%, 424,051 samples662x
RTX 3080-TiNvidia  $565Bench 204%, 155,335 samples650x
SSD
970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  $95Bench 310%, 455,997 samples876x
970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  $147Bench 297%, 331,647 samples581x
970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 500GBSamsung  $69Bench 275%, 495,311 samples501x
RAM
CMW16GX4M2C3200C16 4x8GBCorsairBench 92%, 92,358 samples293x
Trident Z DDR4 3200 C16 4x8GBG.SKILL  $105Bench 91%, 87,239 samples291x
Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4 3200 C16 2x16GBCorsair  $95Bench 89%, 144,399 samples255x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 104% - Outstanding Total price: $790

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i9-9900KS Processor
Launch DateQ4'19
Processor Numberi9-9900KS
# of Cores8
# of Threads16
Cache16 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Clock Speed4.00 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency5.00 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP127 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2015D

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.20 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size128 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2666
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth41.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1151

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,918

Poor (edit your comment) Add link

8 days ago.

been using it for 3years. oc 5.0 all core. when using pc for just typical gamer its fine. great cpu!

GBR-User
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5,828

Good

10 months ago.

Whats not to like?! 5.2ghz all core out the box! King of Core Speed! (the moaners should have purchased at release when its was £500 and better value than the current £1700 - now rare as rocking horse poo). This CPU is MONSTER!

CAN-User
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5,010

Excellent

5 months ago.

Still way faster than 10900k & 11900k in multi core tasks

ESP-User
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3,765

Average

3 years ago.

I don't know why this says that is better i9-9900k than i9-9900ks

ARG-User
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3,258

Good

3 years ago.

Terrible value when compared with competing options at the same pricepoint.

DNK-User
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2,226

Poor

6 months ago.

price performance below ryzen 9

SGP-User
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2,014

Excellent

3 years ago.

userbenchmark has the big gaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

ColdSpy
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330

Excellent

4 years ago.

The Intel's specially binned i9-9900K, featuring 5GHz all core boost and base clock of 4GHz. This CPU is one of the most powerful Intel CPU in term of day-to-day and gaming performance but with TDP of 127W, bulky air cooler or 240mm AIO is recommended to make sure the CPU doesn't overheat, and open loop liquid cooling if you want to OC.

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Here's a i9-9900KS compared with last-gen processor giant i9-9990XE. Both of them comes with 4.0GHz base clock which can be boosted to 5.0GHz all cores but the former comes with 8 core 16 thread at $513 (MSRP) but sold at higher price currently while the latter comes with 14 core 28 thread at $3375 (auction estimated retail pricing) but only auctioned to few select OEM.

RavenBailiff
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314

Terrible

4 years ago.

Yeah

0306
Avatar level
216

Excellent

3 years ago.

The fastest for a 9th gen processor! 8 Cores and 16 Threads are great for an Intel CPU!

Vycyous
Avatar level
196

Average

4 years ago.

Is this the real thing?

NiftyNiffler
Avatar level
52

Poor

4 years ago.

Really, Intel? Just re-release a CPU but with higher clocks and less OC potential.

arrxw
Avatar level
44

Average

15 months ago.

No.

AirborneKittens
Avatar level
24

Terrible

4 years ago.

doesn't make sense to buy, high price. just overclock a 9900k.

Otaku
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20

Excellent

4 years ago.

Overclocking King

Pearlwin
Avatar level
8

Excellent

3 years ago.

Best as of 2020

Boneless_Banana
Avatar level
6

Good

4 years ago.

cant run crysis

Jaheem
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2

Excellent

3 years ago.

5ghz all clock go brrrrrrrrrr

Alirezaysz
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2

Good

3 years ago.

can it run minecraft ? :(

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