Intel Core i9 9900K 8-core LGA1151
Intel
72 Overall Score
vs
CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 24-core AMD Socket SP3
CG CHIPS GATE
74 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
CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 24-core AMD Socket SP3
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Budget
Gaming
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9900K | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | EPYC |
| Model | 9900K | 7443 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Milan |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| P-cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Threads | 16 | 48★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2 | 12★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1151 | AMD Socket SP3 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 95★ | 200 |
| 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
CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 24-core AMD Socket SP3
- Strong ai (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong efficiency (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9900K 8-core LGA1151
CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 24-core AMD Socket SP3
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443
Scores 74 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.
