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CPU
Intel

Intel Core i9-9900KS

Processor

CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
Maximum boost clock
5 GHz
Thermal design power
127 W

Rendering performance

Median score · higher is better

Three-scene Blender rendering throughput. Versions, operating systems and rendering backends remain separate. This is not a gaming score.

Blender 4.2.0 / Windows / CPU
Intel Core i9-9900KS 158.01 samples/min 3 complete runs · Middle 50%: 157.75 - 167.27 · 8 core / 16 thread · Latest: 2024-07-28

Community submissions; cooling, power limits and system configuration can affect results.

Benchmark results

  • PassMark · version unreported · cpuMark19,518*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark · version unreported · threadMark3,039*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark CPU Mark · version unreported · CPU Mark19,593* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results

Recorded results

Only the same benchmark, version, workload, scenario and unit share a row. Missing results are not zero. System results include the full submitted hardware and software configuration.

Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.2.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

34.80 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.2.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

158.01 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
157.74802472072
75th percentile
167.27026703604
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.2.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

52.90 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.2.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

70.31 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

38.61 samples/min

15 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Linux · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

46.22 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

169.87 samples/min

15 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
168.03726067877
75th percentile
172.24169920551
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Linux · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

206.45 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
196.22360864215
75th percentile
207.13797832827
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

53.17 samples/min

15 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Linux · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

62.70 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

78.65 samples/min

15 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Linux · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

95.88 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Darwin · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

32.83 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

36.68 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
8
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Darwin · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

155.26 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
144.04697707762
75th percentile
165.66853093518
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

164.26 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
8
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
163.70694064739
75th percentile
166.3192289668
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Darwin · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

45.21 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

50.16 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
8
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Darwin · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

77.21 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

77.66 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
8
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

45.53 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

204.22 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
196.13841031746
75th percentile
205.90166535462
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

62.77 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

95.92 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 3.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

47.55 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 3.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

218.71 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
206.00849618283
75th percentile
219.15336303665
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 3.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

64.38 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 3.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

106.75 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 3.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

42.83 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 3.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

186.56 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
179.21041954906
75th percentile
197.55481076796
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 3.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

50.65 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 3.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-9900KS

93.07 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1

Processing & platform

CPU cores
8
Graphics
Intel® UHD Graphics 630*
CPU threads
16
Base clock
4 GHz
Turbo Boost 2.0 frequency
5 GHz*
Integrated GPU base frequency
350 MHz*
Integrated GPU maximum dynamic frequency
1,200 MHz*
Maximum supported memory bandwidth
41.60 GB/s*
Reported CPU clock
4 GHz*
Maximum boost clock
5 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
L2 cache
2 MB
Architecture
Coffee Lake Refresh*
Socket / package
LGA 1151
Process node
14 nm
Reported chip die area
180 mm²*
Chip/package TDP
127 W*

Cache hierarchy

  • L1 / total
    Level
    L1
    Scope
    total
    Size
    0.5 MB
  • L2 / total
    Level
    L2
    Scope
    total
    Size
    2 MB
  • L3 / total
    Level
    L3
    Scope
    total
    Size
    16 MB
  • Smart Cache / shared
    Level
    Smart Cache
    Scope
    shared
    Size
    16 MB
  • Reported cache*
    Size
    16 MB*
    Level
    Reported cache (level unstated)*
    Scope
    Intel® Smart Cache*

Compatible sockets

  • LGA 1151

Memory & storage

Memory channels
2
Video memory type
DDR4-2666*

Supported memory

  • DDR4-2666*

CPU memory support

  • DDR4-2666
    Variant / details
    Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
    Technology
    DDR4
    Transfer rate
    2,666 MT/s

Power specifications

Thermal design power
127 W

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 10 fields
Name
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
Cores
8*
Threads
16*
TDP
127* W
Socket
1,151*
Integrated GPU
Intel UHD 630*
Producer
Intel*
Base Clock
4* GHz
Turbo Clock
5* GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
Yes*
Specifications 2 · 74 fields
AESTech
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
BornOnDate
Q4'19*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
Bus
8 GT/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
Cache
16 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
CertifiedUseConditions
PC/Client/Tablet*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ClearVideoTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ClockSpeed
4.00 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ClockSpeedMax
5.00 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
CodeNameText
Products formerly Coffee Lake*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
CoreCount
8*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
CpuId
192943*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
CpuName
Intel® Core™ i9-9900KS Processor*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
CVTHD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
DeviceProtectionTechBootGuardVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ECCMemory
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
EM64
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
Embedded
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ExecuteDisable
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ExtendedPageTables
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
Graphics4KSupportLevel
Yes. at 60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
GraphicsDeviceId
0x3E98*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
GraphicsDirectXSupport
12*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
GraphicsFreq
350 MHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
GraphicsMaxFreq
1.20 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
GraphicsMaxMem
64 GB*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
GraphicsMaxResolutionDP
4096 x 2304@60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
GraphicsMaxResolutionHDMI
4096 x 2304@24Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
GraphicsMaxResolutionIFP
4096 x 2304@60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
GraphicsOpenGLSupport
4.5*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
HaltState
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
HyperThreading
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
IdentityProtectionTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
InstructionSet
64-bit*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
InstructionSetExtensions
Intel® SSE4.1. Intel® SSE4.2. Intel® AVX2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
InTru3D
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ItemsIncluded
Please note: The boxed product does not include a fan or heat sink*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
Lithography
14 nm*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
MarketSegment
Desktop*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
MaxCPUs
1*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
MaxMem
128 GB*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
MaxMemoryBandwidth
41.6 GB/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
MaxTDP
127 W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
MemoryProtectionExtensionsVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
MemoryTypes
DDR4-2666*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
NumDisplaysSupported
3*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
NumMemoryChannels
2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
NumPCIExpressPorts
16*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
OptaneMemorySupport
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
OSGuardTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
PackageSize
37.5mm x 37.5mm*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
PCIExpressConfigs
Up to 1x16. 2x8. 1x8+2x4*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
PCIExpressRevision
3.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ProcessorGraphicsModelId
Intel® UHD Graphics 630*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ProcessorNumber
i9-9900KS*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ProductGroup
9th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
QuickSyncVideo
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ScalableSockets
1S Only*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
SecureKeyTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
SocketsSupported
FCLGA1151*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
SoftwareGuardExtensions
Yes with Intel® ME*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
SpeedstepTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
StableImagePlatformProgramVersion
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
StatusCodeText
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
TBTVersion
2.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ThermalJunctionRateCode
100°C*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ThermalMonitoring2Indicator
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ThermalSolutionSpecification
PCG 2015D*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
ThreadCount
16*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
TransactionalSynchronizationExtensionVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
TurboBoostTech2MaxFreq
5.00 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
TXT
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
VTD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
VTX
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
WarrantyLengthYears
1 yrs*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
333*
Specifications 3 · 12 fields
name
Intel Core i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz*
cores
8*
logicals
2*
samples
414*
price
894.35*
tdp
127*
date
2019-10-01*
socket
FCLGA1151-2*
category
Desktop*
speed
4,000*
turbo
5,000*
cpuCount
1*
Specifications 4 · 2 fields
brand
Intel*
name
Intel Core i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz*
Specifications 5 · 9 fields
Foundry
Intel*
Vendor
Intel*
Product
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
Type
CPU*
Release Date
2019-10-28*
Process Size (nm)
14* nm
TDP (W)
127* W
Die Size (mm^2)
180* mm²
Freq (MHz)
4,000* MHz
Specifications 6 · 42 fields
processor name
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
turbo frequency
5,000*
turbo frequency
5,000*
cache size
16,384*
cache size
16,384*
tdp
127*
tdp
127*
price
524*
product line
9th Generation Intel Core i9 Processors*
socket
FCLGA1151*
socket
FCLGA1151*
memory type
DDR4-2666*
memory type
DDR4-2666*
cores
8*
cores
8*
manufacturer Processor benchmark result
intel*
vertical segment
Desktop*
vertical segment
Desktop*
max memory size
134,217,728*
max memory size
134,217,728*
status
Discontinued*
status
Discontinued*
max temp
100*
max temp
100*
package size
37.5mm x 37.5mm*
package size
37.5mm x 37.5mm*
fullname
Intel Core i9-9900KS Processor (16M Cache, up to 5.00 GHz)*
threads
16*
threads
16*
name
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
name
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
rating Processor benchmark result
19,593*
processor number
i9-9900KS*
processor number
i9-9900KS*
launch date
2019-11-01*
launch date
2019-11-01*
lithography
14*
lithography
14*
bus speed
8*
bus speed
8*
base frequency
4,000*
base frequency
4,000*
Specifications 7 · 12 fields
ClockSpeed
4* GHz
Cache
16 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Bus
8 GT/s*
MaxTDP
127* W
BornOnDate
Q4'19*
Model
Intel® Core™ i9-9900KS Processor*
Price
$524.00*
MarketSegment
Desktop*
Lithography
14* nm
CoreCount
8*
ThreadCount
16*
ClockSpeedMax
5* GHz
Specifications 8 · 72 fields
Recommended Customer Price
$524.00*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Price scope
Historical source recommendation; not a current retail offer. The original currency notation is retained.*
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
Yes*
Intel® Transactional Synchronization Extensions
Yes*
Intel® 64 ‡
Yes*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2*
Idle States
Yes*
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡
Yes*
Total Cores
8*
Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes*
Secure Key
Yes*
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Yes with Intel® ME*
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Yes*
Total Threads
16*
Intel® OS Guard
Yes*
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡
No*
Execute Disable Bit ‡
Yes*
Intel® Boot Guard
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡
Yes*
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
No*
Max Turbo Frequency
5.0* GHz
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency‡
5.0* GHz
Processor Base Frequency
4.0* GHz
Cache
16.0* MB
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Cache description
Intel® Smart Cache*
Original declaration
16 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Bus Speed
8* GT/s
TDP
127* W
Marketing Status
Discontinued*
Launch Date
Q4'19*
Embedded Options Available
No*
Included Items
Please note: The boxed product does not include a fan or heat sink*
Warranty Period
1 yrs*
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
128* GB
Memory Types
DDR4-2666*
Max # of Memory Channels
2*
ECC Memory Supported ‡
No*
Product Collection
9th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors*
Max Memory Bandwidth
41.6* GB/s
GPU Name‡
Intel® UHD Graphics 630*
Graphics Base Frequency
350* MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.2* GHz
Graphics Video Max Memory
64* GB
Vertical Segment
Desktop*
4K Support
Yes | at 60Hz*
Max Resolution (HDMI)‡
4096 x 2304@24Hz*
Max Resolution (DP)‡
4096 x 2304@60Hz*
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡
4096 x 2304@60Hz*
DirectX* Support
12*
OpenGL* Support
4.5*
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes*
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Yes*
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
Yes*
Processor Number
i9-9900KS*
Intel® Clear Video Technology
Yes*
# of Displays Supported ‡
3*
Device ID
0x3E98*
Scalability
1S Only*
Lithography
14* nm
PCI Express Revision
3.0*
PCI Express Configurations ‡
Up to 1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8+2x4*
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
16*
Sockets Supported
FCLGA1151*
Max CPU Configuration
1*
TJUNCTION
100* °C
Use Conditions
PC/Client/Tablet*
Package Size
37.5mm x 37.5mm*
Thermal Solution Specification
PCG 2015D*
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡
Yes*
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡
2.0*
Specifications 9 · 8 fields
microarchitecture
Coffee Lake Refresh*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
boost clock
5* GHz
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
Reported core clock
4* GHz
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Source calls this core clock; it is not relabelled as base, sustained or gaming clock.*
core count
8*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
Historical listing price (dataset 2025-07-23)
amount
1,389*
currency
USD*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical listing observation; retailer, stock and current availability unknown*
USD
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
name
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
tdp
127* W
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i9-9900KS*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
Specifications 10 · 12 fields
cpuName
Intel Core i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
testDate
2,019*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
socket
FCLGA1151-2*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
category
Desktop*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
price
898.3*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cpuMark
19,518*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cpuValue
21.73*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
threadMark
3,039*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
threadValue
3.38*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
TDP
127*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
powerPerf
153.69*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cores
8*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*

* Provisional data