The Core i9-9960X is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9900KS. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i9-9900KS
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 23% less energy – 127 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-9960X vs Core i9-9900KS for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
185
95%
Min 1% FPS
123
96%
Price, $
$1499.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$8.1/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-9960X vs Core i9-9900KS in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9960X vs Core i9-9900KS in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9960X vs Core i9-9900KS in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
22 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
73%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 28th, 2019 |
| $1,684.00 | MSRP | $513.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 127 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
32 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
22 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
