Intel Core i9-9900K (BX80684I99900KF)

The Intel Core i9-9900K offers 8 cores and 16 threads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 95W TDP — about 11.9W per core. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.6GHz base to 5GHz boost.

Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems with the rest of your parts automatically. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.