Intel Core i9 9900K 8-core LGA1151
Intel
72 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 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
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Budget
Gaming
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9900K | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 9900K | 6526Y |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 16 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 80★ |
| TDP | 95★ | 195 |
| Max Turbo Power | 119★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 9900K 8-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9900K 8-core LGA11510.174score per dollar
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 46770.036score per dollar
Intel Core i9 9900K 8-core LGA1151 offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: HP Xeon 6526Y
Scores 75 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.
