Intel Core i9-9900
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 8C / 16T
Clock: 3.1 - 5 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 65W
Intel Core i9-9900
Cores
8C / 16T
Clock
3.1 - 5 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
65W
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Overview
The Intel Core i9-9900 brings 8 cores and 16 threads. Clocks span 3.1GHz base to 5GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 8.1W per core. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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