Intel Core i9-9900K
The Intel Core i9-9900K was released in 2018 as part of the Coffee Lake Refresh generation. This processor features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock speed of 3600 MHz and a boost speed of up to 5000 MHz. It’s built on a 14nm process and has a rated power draw of 95W, originally launching at a price of around $488.
Atlas performance index330 estimate
Ranks #32 of 559 rated CPUs · top 6%. Fastest CPU we rate: 940.
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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Released | 2018 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 |
| Base clock | 3600 MHz |
| Boost clock | 5000 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W |
| Process | 14 nm |
| Launch price | $488 |
| Atlas performance index | 330 estimate |
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