FPSVersusCore i9-9900K: specifications
Performance score
| Single-core | 39.58 |
|---|---|
| Multi-core | 26.88 |
Core i9-9900K scores 33.48 out of 100 by our estimate and ranks #237 of 532 CPUs in our database.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Description
Core i9-9900K is a desktop Intel processor based on the Coffee Lake Refresh architecture, released on Q4 2018. It has 8 cores and 16 threads running at 3.6–5 GHz, 16 MB of L3 cache and the 14 nm process. It fits the LGA1151 socket, has a 95 W TDP and supports DDR4-2666 memory.
Overview
| Score (0–100) | 33.48 |
|---|---|
| Ranking position | 237 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 18.42 |
| Type | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Release date | Q4 2018 |
Specifications
| Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 16 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no |
Compatibility
| Socket | LGA1151 |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Memory type | DDR4-2666 |
|---|---|
| Memory channels | 2 |
| Max memory | 128 GB |
| PCI Express version | 3.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 16 |
Games
Core i9-9900K meets 100% of minimum and 91% of recommended requirements of the games in our database (compared with the models named in official requirements).
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Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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