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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-9900K and the more expensive Core i9-9900X have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-9900K - 20 vs 16 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900K
- Performs up to 6% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i9-9900X - 111 vs 105 FPS
- Up to 31% cheaper than Core i9-9900X - $281.51 vs $406.54
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900X - 95 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Intel Core i9-9900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC5)
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Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i9-9900X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Core i9-9900K
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900X | vs | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| 165 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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