Intel Core i9-9900KF
The no-iGPU variant of Intel's 2019 gaming flagship, with 8 cores, 16 threads, and 16MB L3 on the long-dead LGA1151 platform.
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Why we rate it
- 8 cores with HyperThreading
- 16MB L3 cache
- Typically cheaper than the 9900K
- Strong LGA1151 platform ceiling
- No integrated graphics
- LGA1151 is completely dead
Where the Intel Core i9-9900KF wins and loses
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Is the Intel Core i9-9900KF right for you?
For Z390 board owners who always use a discrete GPU and find the 9900KF cheaper than the 9900K, this is the rational pick. Same performance, potentially lower cost.
Don't build fresh on LGA1151. At similar used prices, Zen 3 on AM4 is faster and more flexible.
Before you buy
The 9900K has integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630; the 9900KF has no iGPU. Performance is identical. The 9900KF is typically cheaper. Buy it if the price difference is meaningful and you always use a discrete GPU.
K and KF-suffix chips typically don't include a bundled cooler. Verify with the specific seller, as some listings may include an aftermarket cooler.
The same as the i9-9900K, up to 5.0 GHz via Turbo Boost. The boost clock isn't listed in the catalog spec but the chip shares the 9900K's silicon.
Only if it's cheaper. The performance is identical. The only consideration is whether you might ever need display output without a GPU present.
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