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Core i9-9900: Deathloop

Name: Intel Core i9-9900
Brand: Intel

$499.99

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In Deathloop, the Core i9-9900 outperforms 60% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $499.99. You should consider the faster Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

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Intel Core i9-9900 Coffee Lake Processor 3.1GHz 8.0GT/s 16MB LGA 1151 CPU, Retail

^$499⁹⁹

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Core i9-9900 in Deathloop

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Actual FPS may vary due to overclocking, background apps, RAM speeds (XMP/EXPO), and thermal throttling.

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Core i9-9900's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Apr 23rd, 2019
MSRP	$423.00
Current Price	$499.99
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Coffee Lake-R
Socket	LGA1151
Power Consumption	65W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 203 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	8 / 16
Base Frequency	3.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.0 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	UHD Graphics 630
RAM	2666 MHz (DDR4)
Overclock Support	Not Overclockable

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