Intel Core i9 9900K 8-core LGA1151
Intel
72 Overall Score
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G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
G.Skill
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 9900K 8-core LGA1151
88 out of 100 high confidence 59 reviews
The Intel Core i9-9900K is widely praised for its exceptional speed and gaming performance, with many users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. It overclocks well, often reaching 5.0-5.4 GHz, and runs cool with adequate cooling solutions like 240mm AIOs or high-end air coolers. Some concerns include compatibility issues with older motherboards, the need for a separate cooler, and occasional reports of high temperatures or faulty chips. Overall, it's considered a great value, especially when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Extremely fast performance
- Great for gaming and multitasking
- Excellent overclocking potential
- Runs cool with proper cooling
- Good value when on sale
Cons
- Requires separate cooler
- Compatibility issues with older motherboards
- Runs hot without adequate cooling
- No thermal paste included
- Potential for faulty chips
Performance 25
Overclocking 12
Cooling 15
Value for money 8
Compatibility 7
Reliability 5
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9900K | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 9900K | 3600 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Matisse |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 6 |
| Threads | 16★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2 | 3★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1151 | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 95 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 119★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 9900K 8-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
- Strong ai (72nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9900K
Scores 72 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 27 specs.
