Intel Core i9-9900K

Cores	Threads	Base Frequency	Turbo Frequency
8	16	3.6 GHz	5.0 GHz

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Availability
MSRP in USD: $488

Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i9-9900K

Ultra

136

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Very High

202

FPS

League of Legends

Very High

400

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Epic

230

FPS

Fortnite

Maximum

124

FPS

Elden Ring

High

806

FPS

Valorant

Specifications

General
Release Date	Oct 19th, 2018
Segment	Desktop
Socket	Intel Socket 1151
Collection	Core i9
Codename	Coffee Lake

Performance
Cores	8
Threads	16
Base Frequency	3.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.0 GHz

Other
Power Consumption	95 W
Overclockable	Yes
Integrated Graphics	UHD Graphics 630

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Intel Core i9-9900K

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MSRP in USD: $488

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