Intel Core i9-9900K
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 8C / 16T
Clock: 3.6 - 5 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 95W
Price: $399.00 from Newegg

Intel Core i9-9900K
Cores
8C / 16T
Clock
3.6 - 5 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
95W
Best price from Newegg
$399.00
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Overview
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. Expect to pay around $399.00, which lands it among high-end options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |




