Core i9-9900K

Name: Intel Core i9-9900K
Brand: Intel
Rating: 86 (4 reviews)

Released Oct 2018

The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 86/100 based on 4 professional critic reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Digitalfoundry, Hexus, and Tomshardware.

Critic Score

864 reviews

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$399.00

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Pros

Gaming performance(2)

Cons

High price(2)
Runs hot(2)
Price(2)

4 Critic Reviews

PcmagOct 2018

Intel's Core i9-9900K mainstream flagship CPU is a spirited performer, no matter what you task it with.

DigitalfoundryOct 2018

The Intel Core i9-9900K is positioned as the fastest gaming CPU available, offering excellent performance but at a premium price point.

HexusOct 2018

Intel's Core i9-9900K is the first mainstream 8-core, 16-thread processor with impressive boost clocks, but faces stiff competition from AMD's significantly cheaper Ryzen 7 2700X.

TomshardwareNov 2019

Intel's eight-core Core i9-9900K comes with everything to satisfy enthusiasts, like more cores, higher frequencies, and performance-boosting Solder TIM.