Core i9-9900

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-9900

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i9-9900 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,266 Rank: 160
Rank Name Score Visual
156 Ryzen 7 5800X3D 6,284
+0.3%
157 Core Ultra 7 256V 6,281
+0.2%
158 Ryzen 9 3900XT 6,280
+0.2%
159 Core Ultra 7 258V 6,270
+0.1%
160 Core i9-9900 6,266
161 Xeon W-1350P 6,262
-0.1%
162 EPYC 7402P 6,261
-0.1%
163 Core i9-10900K 6,261
-0.1%
164 Core i9-9900KF 6,259
-0.1%
165 Ryzen 7 5700X 6,255
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i9-9900 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,941 Rank: 249
Rank Name Score Visual
245 Xeon Gold 5218 5,952
+0.2%
246 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 5,945
+0.1%
247 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 5,944
+0.1%
248 EPYC 7302 5,943
+0%
249 Core i9-9900 5,941
250 Ryzen 7 5700G 5,925
-0.3%
251 Xeon E-2388G 5,922
-0.3%
252 EPYC 7371 5,918
-0.4%
253 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H 5,917
-0.4%
254 Ryzen 9 6900HX 5,915
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i9-9900 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,482 Rank: 120
Rank Name Score Visual
116 Xeon E-2236 6,507
+0.4%
117 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 6,502
+0.3%
118 Core i9-9900K 6,496
+0.2%
119 Ryzen 7 5800X 6,492
+0.2%
120 Core i9-9900 6,482
121 Xeon W-1370 6,479
+-0%
122 Xeon w5-3435X 6,472
-0.2%
123 Core i9-12900E 6,467
-0.2%
124 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 6,463
-0.3%
125 Xeon E-2356G 6,459
-0.4%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i9-9900 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,009 Rank: 378
Rank Name Score Visual
374 EPYC 7232P 5,019
+0.2%
375 Core i7-7820X 5,018
+0.2%
376 Xeon w3-2423 5,013
+0.1%
377 Xeon D-1587 5,012
+0.1%
378 Core i9-9900 5,009
379 Core 5 120U 5,008
+-0%
380 Xeon W-3223 5,007
+-0%
381 Xeon Gold 5215 5,007
+-0%
382 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,006
-0.1%
383 Xeon W-2140B 5,005
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i9-9900 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,070 Rank: 390
Rank Name Score Visual
386 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,076
+0.1%
387 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,076
+0.1%
388 Core i7-10700 5,074
+0.1%
389 Xeon Gold 6234 5,070
+0%
390 Core i9-9900 5,070
391 Xeon E5-2658 v4 5,067
-0.1%
392 Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U 5,066
-0.1%
393 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 5,062
-0.2%
394 Xeon w3-2425 5,059
-0.2%
395 Xeon E5-2695 v2 5,055
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i9-9900 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,033 Rank: 376
Rank Name Score Visual
372 Core i9-11900T 5,037
+0.1%
373 Xeon E-2356G 5,036
+0.1%
374 Xeon E-2278G 5,035
+0%
375 Xeon E5-2658 v4 5,034
+0%
376 Core i9-9900 5,033
377 Core i7-5960X 5,029
-0.1%
378 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,028
-0.1%
379 Core i7-10700F 5,027
-0.1%
380 EPYC 7281 5,024
-0.2%
381 Xeon Silver 4215 5,023
-0.2%

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Core i9-9900 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i9-9900 remains a notable processor from the Coffee Lake Refresh era, launched in April 2019. Despite its age, it continues to hold relevance in the desktop market due to its strong single-core performance and efficient 65 W TDP. Built on a 14 nm process using Intel’s Coffee Lake architecture, the Core i9-9900 features 8 cores and 16 threads, thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading technology. It operates at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz and can boost up to 5.0 GHz on a single core, with turbo frequencies scaling down to 4.6 GHz across all 8 cores. This makes it particularly effective for tasks that benefit from high clock speeds, such as gaming and content creation under single-threaded workloads.

The processor is equipped with a substantial 16 MiB L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory, with a maximum capacity of 128 GiB. Its integrated UHD Graphics 630 GPU provides basic display output with support for up to three monitors, a max frequency of 1.2 GHz, and 24 execution units—adequate for light multimedia tasks but not suitable for modern gaming or graphics-intensive applications. The Core i9-9900 is packaged in the FCLGA-1151 socket and is compatible with 300-series chipsets, offering a stable platform for users who do not require cutting-edge features.

In benchmark testing, the Core i9-9900 achieves a single-core score of 6,482, ranking it #120 out of 2,060 processors, which positions it among high-performance desktop CPUs. Its multicore score of 5,941 places it at #249, demonstrating balanced multi-threaded capabilities. The overall score of 6,266 puts it at #160 in the broader ranking, showing it remains competitive with modern CPUs in terms of real-world performance. It outperforms several current-generation processors like the Xeon W-1350P and EPYC 7402P, while trailing behind newer models such as the Core Ultra 7 258V and Ryzen 9 3900XT.

The Core i9-9900 supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including AVX2, AES-NI, Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, and Intel vPro, ensuring compatibility with enterprise and consumer applications. It also includes features like Intel Speed Shift and Enhanced SpeedStep for dynamic power management. However, the locked multiplier limits overclocking potential, which may be a drawback for enthusiasts. Despite being nearly five years old, the Core i9-9900 remains a solid choice for users who prioritize high single-threaded performance, efficient power consumption, and integrated graphics for basic tasks. Its enduring performance and broad compatibility make it a viable option for mainstream desktop systems, especially in budget-conscious builds or legacy systems.
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Intel Core i9-9900

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-9900
Family: Core
Series: i9-9000
Model Number: i9-9900
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 5000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 5000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 4900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 4800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Coffee Lake
Core Name: Coffee Lake R
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: 300
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W
Release Price: $439.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 512 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 2 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 16 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 128 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 39.74 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 180.3 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory TBT 1.0 FMA
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