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

High

806

FPS

Valorant

Very High

400

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Best Looking

215

FPS

Dota 2

Ultra

213

FPS

Escape From Tarkov

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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TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i9-9900K

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