Intel Core i9-9900K vs Intel Core i9-9900KF
40.4Single-core42.7
41Multi-core38.4
47.4Gamingspec-based47.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i9-9900K scores 42.4 against 41.9 for Intel Core i9-9900KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-9900K edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | FCLGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Bottom 41% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,800Bottom 45% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,280Bottom 29% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,400Bottom 44% | — |
| PassMark | 18,023Bottom 38% | 17,990Bottom 38% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,908Bottom 38% | 2,898Bottom 36% |
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