Product Comparison: Intel Core i9-9900X vs Intel Core i9-9900K


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i9-9900X
Core i9-9900K
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Intel Core i9-9900X is the top processor for the Intel LGA 2066 desktop platform. This processor has 10 cores that operate at a nominal clock speed of 3.5 GHz, 4.4 GHz in Turbo Boost mode and 4.5 GHz in Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 mode.
New 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K processor, codenamed Coffee Lake microarchitecture. Designed for Intel LGA 1151 desktop platform. Belongs to the family of high-performance Core i9 processors.
Package Size
Height
4.6 in.
4.61 in.
Width
4 in.
4.41 in.
Depth
2 in.
2.91 in.
Weight
2.28 lbs.
1.1 lbs.

Intel Core i9-9900X

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i9-9900X

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i9-9900X

Intel Core i9-9900K

Details
Socket
FCLGA2066
FCLGA1151
Lithography
14 nm
14 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Skylake
Coffee Lake
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i9-9900X CPU Processor
  • Excellent processor, works as expected, handles any process with ease. Installation was easy.
  • Great type of socket. Runs everything I want to.
  • I love this processor! This socket type is ideal for its power.
  • Great socket type. Installing the processor was not difficult.
  • I really liked this processor. The installation was quick thanks to its socket.
Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor
  • It is easy to install and overclock.
  • Install and overclocking on this chip went extremely well.
  • This chip is a beast. Very easy to install.
  • Installed easily and not issues building on Asus Maximus mobo.
  • 7 days after install it died. Horrible job intel.
Technical Specifications
CPU Threads
20
16
Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
5 GHz
Max TDP
165 W
95 W
Max Temperature
92 °C
100 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
CPU Cores
8

Intel Core i9-9900X

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i9-9900X

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i9-9900X

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i9-9900X

Intel Core i9-9900K

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i9-9900X CPU Processor
  • Very good processor. I went from an i7 and the performance in the speed of my computer to improved.
  • A great choice if you need large-scale power and performance.
  • No problems with scrubbing or slowing down.
  • This processor has allowed me to complete a project to complete the assembly of a PC. It works perfectly.
  • I have no problems with this. It runs great with my pc.
Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor
  • Super fast gaming processor. High performance.
  • The computer runs perfectly, very smoothly, without any cartons.
  • This CPU is a beast! I installed this with a liquid cooler and even in the top end games out now it does not struggle to keep this thing cool.
  • I had no issues installing the chip and it runs great.
  • Easy to install, easy to boost, handles everything I throw at it.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
640 kB
256 kB
L2 Cache Size
10000 kB
2048 kB
L3 Cache Size
19250 kB
16000 kB
Max Memory Size
128 GB
128 GB
Memory Types
DDR4
DDR4
Max Memory Channels
4
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
85 GB/s
41.6 GB/s

Intel Core i9-9900X

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i9-9900X

Intel Core i9-9900K

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i9-9900X CPU Processor
  • Pretty incredible CPU, it can handles everything we can throw at it. Works great with 64GB memory.
  • Has enough cache for any task.
  • Works great in video editor etc. Great amount of cache.
  • Supports up to 128GB of storage which is great.
  • Love it and have had no problems. Supports the latest memory.
Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor
  • Super easy to install and is super fast.
  • This CPU is easy to install, fast, and so far glitch-free.
  • Very nice packaging and easy installation. Supports excellent memory type.
  • 8 cores in a ring bus with low inter-core and memory latency allows this CPU to excel at any task.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
12
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI
Graphics Video Max Memory
64 GB
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1200 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
350 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630


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