Intel Core I9-9900K (BX80684I99900K)

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Product Specification

General
CPU Model : Intel Core i9-9900K
CPU Socket : LGA 1151
Manufacturing Process : 14 nm
Maximum Number of PCIe Lanes : 16 (Revision 3.0)
Unlocked : Yes
Maximum CPU Configuration : 1S
Delivery Method : Download
Internet Connection Required : Yes
Performance
Number of Cores : 8
Number of Threads : 16
Base Clock Speed : 3.6 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed : 5.0 GHz
L3 Cache : 16 MB
Memory Support
Memory Support : DDR4 2666 MHz
ECC Memory : No
Channel Architecture : Dual Channel
Maximum Capacity : 64 GB
Maximum Memory Bandwidth : 41 GB/s
Power
Thermal Design Power (TDP) : 95 W
Maximum Temperature : 212°F / 100°C
Included Thermal Solution : None
Thermal Monitoring Technologies : Yes
Thermal Solution : None
Integrated Graphics
Graphics Chipset : Intel UHD Graphics 630
Output Support : DisplayPort, HDMI
Base Clock Speed : 350 MHz
Maximum Resolution Support : 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz
Supported APIs
DirectX: 12
OpenGL: 4.5
Number of Displays : 3
Maximum Shared Video Memory : 64 GB
Maximum Boost Speed : 1.2 GHz
Packaging Info
Package Weight : 1.295 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) : 8.5 x 7.45 x 6.4"
AMD
Performance Technologies : Precision Boost 2
Technology
AES Support : Yes
Extension : AVX 2.0, SSE 4.1/4.2
Instruction Set : 64-Bit
Virtualization : Yes: Intel VT-d
Intel
DMI : DMI3 (8 GT/s)
Optane Memory Support : Yes
vPro Support : Yes
Performance Technologies : Hyper-Threading, SpeedStep, Stable Image Platform Program, TSX-NI, Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0
Security Technologies : Device Protection with Boot Guard, Execute Disable Bit, MPX (Memory Protection Extensions), OS Guard, Secure Key, Software Guard Extensions, Trusted Execution Technology
Video Technologies : Clear Video, Clear Video HD, InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video
Windows
Supported OS Versions : Windows 10 (32/64-Bit)
Storage Requirements : 4 GB
Processor Requirement : 1.6 GHz
RAM Requirement : 4 GB
Minimum Display Resolution : 1280 x 768
Mac
Supported OS Versions : 10.13 - 10.15
Storage Requirements : 10 GB
Processor Requirement : Intel
RAM Requirement : 4 GB
Minimum Display Resolution : 1280 x 800

Intel Core i9-9900K, Unlocked Desktop Processor with 8 Cores & 16 Threads

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Looking for the best gaming processor? The Intel Core i9-9900K is 9th generation CPU from the Intel Coffee Lake family. The processor is unlocked for overclocking and it comes with 8 CPU cores and 16 processing threads along with 16 MB of L3 cache which is ideal for heavy CPU-intensive work.

The CPU has a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and you can turbo boost up to 5.0 GHz and it doesn't require a discrete graphics card because it comes with Intel UHD Graphics 630.

Product Features

  • The Intel Core i9-9900K is ideal for CPU intensive work, gaming and 3D modeling.
  • The processor comes with 8 cores and 16 threads and is unlocked for overclocking.
  • The processor comes with 16 MB of L3 cache and support LGA 1151 based Intel 300 Series Chipsets with dual channel DDR4 memory.
  • It has a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and maximum boost up to 5.0 GHz.
  • The processor support Intel optane memory and comes with Intel UHD Graphics 630
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Product Specification

General
CPU Model : Intel Core i9-9900K
CPU Socket : LGA 1151
Manufacturing Process : 14 nm
Maximum Number of PCIe Lanes : 16 (Revision 3.0)
Unlocked : Yes
Maximum CPU Configuration : 1S
Delivery Method : Download
Internet Connection Required : Yes
Performance
Number of Cores : 8
Number of Threads : 16
Base Clock Speed : 3.6 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed : 5.0 GHz
L3 Cache : 16 MB
Memory Support
Memory Support : DDR4 2666 MHz
ECC Memory : No
Channel Architecture : Dual Channel
Maximum Capacity : 64 GB
Maximum Memory Bandwidth : 41 GB/s
Power
Thermal Design Power (TDP) : 95 W
Maximum Temperature : 212°F / 100°C
Included Thermal Solution : None
Thermal Monitoring Technologies : Yes
Thermal Solution : None
Integrated Graphics
Graphics Chipset : Intel UHD Graphics 630
Output Support : DisplayPort, HDMI
Base Clock Speed : 350 MHz
Maximum Resolution Support : 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz
Supported APIs
DirectX: 12
OpenGL: 4.5
Number of Displays : 3
Maximum Shared Video Memory : 64 GB
Maximum Boost Speed : 1.2 GHz
Packaging Info
Package Weight : 1.295 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) : 8.5 x 7.45 x 6.4"
AMD
Performance Technologies : Precision Boost 2
Technology
AES Support : Yes
Extension : AVX 2.0, SSE 4.1/4.2
Instruction Set : 64-Bit
Virtualization : Yes: Intel VT-d
Intel
DMI : DMI3 (8 GT/s)
Optane Memory Support : Yes
vPro Support : Yes
Performance Technologies : Hyper-Threading, SpeedStep, Stable Image Platform Program, TSX-NI, Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0
Security Technologies : Device Protection with Boot Guard, Execute Disable Bit, MPX (Memory Protection Extensions), OS Guard, Secure Key, Software Guard Extensions, Trusted Execution Technology
Video Technologies : Clear Video, Clear Video HD, InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video
Windows
Supported OS Versions : Windows 10 (32/64-Bit)
Storage Requirements : 4 GB
Processor Requirement : 1.6 GHz
RAM Requirement : 4 GB
Minimum Display Resolution : 1280 x 768
Mac
Supported OS Versions : 10.13 - 10.15
Storage Requirements : 10 GB
Processor Requirement : Intel
RAM Requirement : 4 GB
Minimum Display Resolution : 1280 x 800