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Intel Core i9-9900KF Benchmark, Test and specs

Name: Intel Core i9-9900KF
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.3 (15 reviews)

Last updated: 2023-09-06

The Intel Core i9-9900KF was released in Q1/2019 and has 8 cores. The processor can process 16 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 1151-2. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i9-9900KF achieved a result of 1,342 points (single-core) or 8,779 points (multi-core).

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i9-9900KF
Family:	Intel Core i9 (81)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 9000 (34)
Architecture:	Coffee Lake S Refresh
Technology:	14 nm
Segment:	Desktop
Generation:	9
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	Intel Core i9-10900KF

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9900KF has 8 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900KF is 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads:	8 / 16
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	8x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	Yes
Frequency:	3.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	5.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (8 Cores):	4.70 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i9-9900KF has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i9-9900KF has the no iGPU installed, which has -- streaming multiprocessors (-- shaders).

Max. displays:
Generation:	--
Direct X:	--
Technology:
Max. GPU Memory:	--
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

AV1:	No
AVC:	No
VC-1:	No
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i9-9900KF supports a maximum of 128 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 42.7 GB/s.

DDR4-2666	42.7 GB/s
Max. Memory:	128 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth:	15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management The Intel Core i9-9900KF has a TDP of 95 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	95 W
TDP (PL2):	119 W / 28 s
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	100 °C

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i9-9900KF is made in 14 nm and has 16.00 MB cache.

Technology:	14 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	LGA 1151-2
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	16.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date:	Q1/2019
Release price:	600 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i9-9900KF have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Screenshots:

Cinebench R23 on ASRock Phantom Gaming Z4 Z390 (16 GB DDR4-2066 HyperX Predator), macOS 12.3.1 Monterey

Cinebench 2024 Single-Core

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	78
	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz	78
	AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz	78
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	77
	AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	77
	Intel Core i9-9900KS 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	77
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	77

Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600T 6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz	670
	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz	659
	AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	657
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	640
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	640
	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz	639
	Intel Core i7-10700KF 8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz	618

Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz	1308
	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz	1302
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	1301
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	1294
	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz	1294
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	1294
	Intel Core i5-10600 6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz	1286

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	12955
	AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz	12916
	AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	12874
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	12812
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	12812
	Intel Core i7-6950X 10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz	12713
	Intel Core i7-10700KF 8C 16T @ 4.90 GHz	12678

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	1654
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz	1652
	Intel Xeon Gold 6354 18C 36T @ 3.60 GHz	1652
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	1650
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	1650
	Intel Core i9-9900KS 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	1650
	Intel Xeon E-2234 4C 4T @ 4.80 GHz	1643

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz	8255
	AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	8246
	Intel Core i5-11500 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	8215
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	8182
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	8182
	AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz	8169
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz	8148

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Xeon E-2234 4C 4T @ 4.80 GHz	1354
	Intel Core i7-10700K 8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz	1347
	Intel Core i7-10700KF 8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz	1347
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	1342
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	1342
	Intel Xeon Gold 6312U 24C 48T @ 3.60 GHz	1338
	Intel Celeron G6900 2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz	1335

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Xeon Gold 5117 14C 28T @ 2.40 GHz	8856
	Intel Xeon D-1749NT 10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz	8820
	Intel Xeon E5-1680 v3 8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz	8782
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	8779
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	8779
	AMD Ryzen 5 8500G 6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz	8768
	Intel Core i9-10900T 10C 20T @ 3.70 GHz	8743

Cinebench R20 Single-Core

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-10700K 8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz	524
	Intel Core i7-10700KF 8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz	524
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz	519
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	518
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	518
	Intel Core i9-9900 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	518
	Intel Core i9-9900KS 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	518

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i9-9920X 12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz	5179
	Intel Core i7-7820X 8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz	5155
	AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	5122
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	4995
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	4995
	Intel Xeon E5-2699 v4 22C 44T @ 2.80 GHz	4981
	AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	4960

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE 8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz	178
	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	178
	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz	173
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	171
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	171
	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	170
	Intel Core i5-12400 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	170

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 14C 28T @ 3.10 GHz	18928
	Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 16C 32T @ 3.00 GHz	18868
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz	18718
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	18702
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	18702
	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	18465
	AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz	18458

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.


	AMD Ryzen 7 4700 8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz	160.8
	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz	160.8
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	163.8
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	165.4
	AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	167.6
	Intel Core i9-9900X 10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz	169.7
	Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3 12C 24T @ 3.00 GHz	185.5

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	564
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	562
	Intel Core i9-10900 10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz	562
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	557
	Intel Core i7-9700KF 8C 8T @ 4.90 GHz	557
	Intel Core i7-10700K 8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz	555
	Intel Core i7-9700K 8C 8T @ 4.90 GHz	549

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i7-10700K 8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz	5614
	Intel Core i7-10700KF 8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz	5614
	Intel Core i5-12600KF 10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz	5589
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz	5564
	AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz	5544
	Intel Core i5-12600K 10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz	5540
	Intel Core i9-7900X 10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz	5530

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-10700K 8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz	228
	Intel Core i9-9900KS 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	222
	AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	221
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	219
	AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz	219
	AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	219
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	219

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-10700 8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz	2291
	Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 12C 24T @ 3.40 GHz	2265
	Intel Xeon Gold 6132 14C 28T @ 2.90 GHz	2256
	Intel Core i9-9900KF 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	2245
	Intel Core i9-9900K 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	2245
	Intel Core i9-9920X 12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz	2245
	AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	2228

Benchmarks

Cinebench 2024 (SC)
363 entries

Cinebench 2024 (MC)
360 entries

Cinebench R23 (SC)
647 entries

Cinebench R23 (MC)
628 entries

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,887 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,821 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

Cinebench R20 (SC)
665 entries

Cinebench R20 (MC)
613 entries

Blender 3.1 Benchmark
212 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,458 entries

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
190 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (SC)
243 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
745 entries

Monero Hashrate
94 entries

V-Ray CPU-Render
250 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,110 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,106 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

Description of the processor

With the Intel Core i9-9900KF, Intel has an 8-core processor with Hyper-Threading (16 threads) on offer, which is technically similar to the Intel Core i9-9900K, but does not have an iGPU. The processor clocks its CPU cores at a base rate of 3.6 GHz, but can increase all cores up to 4.7 GHz (multicore turbo). In single-core operation, even 5.0 GHz are possible.

The fact that the Intel Core i9-9900KF lacks the iGPU can be recognized by the "F" at the end of the product name. Since these types of processors are often used in game computers with dedicated graphics cards, buying an Intel Core i9 processor without an iGPU can make sense. Currently (February 2020) you can save 40 euros - with otherwise the same computing power of the CPU.

The Intel Core i9-9900KF supports 128 GB RAM of the type DDR4-2666 in a maximum of 2 memory channels. The internal memory controller of the processor can also handle faster working memory. The Intel Core i9-9900KF is based on the Coffee Lake S Refresh and has 16 MB level 3 cache. It fits into socket 1151-2 and is manufactured directly at Intel using an improved 14 nm manufacturing process.

Like all K processors from Intel, the Intel Core i9-9900KF also has an open multiplier. Therefore, overclocking the processor is very easy. Intel specifies the processor with a TDP of 95 watts, but in practice the processor can consume up to 180 watts of energy without overclocking. If you want to overclock beyond the normal clock frequencies, you must have a sufficiently good CPU cooling. In addition to all-in-one water cooling, so-called custom solutions are also available here, which can be tailored precisely to the processor requirement.

Intel presented the Intel Core i9-9900KF in the first quarter of 2019 at a price of almost 600 euros.

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GPU name:	no iGPU
GPU frequency:
GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Compute units:	--
Shader:	--
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	No
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--