Core i9-9900T

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-9900T

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

5,991 Rank: 255
Rank Name Score Visual
251 Core i7-8700K 5,999
+0.1%
252 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,997
+0.1%
253 Ryzen 7 7736U 5,993
+0%
254 Core i7-8670 5,992
+0%
255 Core i9-9900T 5,991
256 Xeon Gold 6148 5,986
-0.1%
257 Ryzen 7 7735HS 5,985
-0.1%
258 Ryzen 7 6800H 5,985
-0.1%
259 Core Ultra 5 125U 5,983
-0.1%
260 Core i7-10700KF 5,981
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

5,819 Rank: 278
Rank Name Score Visual
274 Xeon Gold 6334 5,841
+0.4%
275 Core i9-11900 5,841
+0.4%
276 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,836
+0.3%
277 Xeon Silver 4216 5,832
+0.2%
278 Core i9-9900T 5,819
279 Core i9-9900KS 5,816
-0.1%
280 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,812
-0.1%
281 Core i9-10850K 5,807
-0.2%
282 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,806
-0.2%
283 Ryzen 7 6800H 5,806
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

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

6,106 Rank: 233
Rank Name Score Visual
229 Ryzen 7 7735HS 6,116
+0.2%
230 Core i9-9900X 6,115
+0.1%
231 Core i9-10900F 6,113
+0.1%
232 Core i3-9350KF 6,112
+0.1%
233 Core i9-9900T 6,106
234 Ryzen 7 6800H 6,105
+-0%
235 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 6,102
-0.1%
236 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 6,093
-0.2%
237 Core i9-7940X 6,089
-0.3%
238 Core i5-8600K 6,088
-0.3%

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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 i9-9900T based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,908 Rank: 440
Rank Name Score Visual
436 Core i7-9700 4,911
+0.1%
437 Xeon E5-2687W v2 4,911
+0.1%
438 Core i9-9880H 4,910
+0%
439 Core i5-10600KF 4,909
+0%
440 Core i9-9900T 4,908
441 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 4,908
+0%
442 Xeon E5-2667 v2 4,906
+-0%
443 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 4,904
-0.1%
444 Core i7-9700F 4,903
-0.1%
445 Xeon E-2286G 4,899
-0.2%

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Data Processing

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

4,917 Rank: 473
Rank Name Score Visual
469 Core i7-10700T 4,920
+0.1%
470 Ryzen 3 5300G 4,920
+0.1%
471 Xeon E5-4627 v4 4,918
+0%
472 Xeon D-1567 4,917
+0%
473 Core i9-9900T 4,917
474 Core i7-8700 4,917
+0%
475 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 4,916
+-0%
476 Ryzen 3 7440U 4,915
+-0%
477 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 4,915
+-0%
478 Core i7-7800X 4,912
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,930 Rank: 444
Rank Name Score Visual
440 Xeon D-2141I 4,933
+0.1%
441 Xeon E-2136 4,932
+0%
442 Xeon E5-2640 v4 4,930
+0%
443 Xeon E-2126G 4,930
+0%
444 Core i9-9900T 4,930
445 Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U 4,929
+-0%
446 Ryzen 3 7440U 4,924
-0.1%
447 Core i9-9980HK 4,922
-0.2%
448 Core i7-8700 4,921
-0.2%
449 Core i7-6850K 4,921
-0.2%

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Core i9-9900T Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i9-9900T remains a notable example of a high-efficiency, high-performance desktop processor from the Coffee Lake Refresh era. Though released in April 2019, its low 35 W TDP and strong single-core performance make it relevant for compact systems and energy-conscious builds. Designed for the desktop market, the Core i9-9900T leverages Intel’s 14 nm manufacturing process and the Coffee Lake microarchitecture, offering a balance of power and thermal efficiency. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, enabled by Hyper-Threading, with a base clock of 2.1 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching up to 4.4 GHz. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 39.74 GiB/s, and integrates Intel UHD Graphics 630 with a base frequency of 350 MHz and a burst frequency of 1200 MHz, supporting up to three displays.

The Core i9-9900T is equipped with an L3 cache of 16 MiB, complemented by 0.25 MiB of L1 cache per core and a total of 2 MiB of L2 cache. It operates on the LGA-1151 socket and supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 16 lanes. Its integrated graphics, while not suited for modern gaming, provides adequate performance for office tasks and media playback. The processor also includes a range of advanced features, such as Intel Speed Shift Technology, Enhanced SpeedStep, Intel VT-x, and Intel VT-d, ensuring efficient power management and robust virtualization support. Additionally, it supports AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and other instruction sets, enhancing performance in compute-intensive applications.

In benchmark testing, the Core i9-9900T achieves a Passmark Overall Score of 5991, ranking #255 among 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 6106 (#233) and a Multicore Score of 5819 (#278). These results place it ahead of several modern desktop CPUs, including the Core i9-10850K and Core i9-9900KS, though behind the latest Intel and AMD offerings. Its strongest performance category is single-core, where it competes with higher-tier processors such as the Core i9-10900F and Core i9-9900X. However, its multicore score lags behind the top-tier CPUs in the market, reflecting its age and lower core count compared to modern high-end processors.

Despite being over six years old, the Core i9-9900T holds a competitive edge in specific use cases due to its high single-core performance and low power consumption. It is particularly well-suited for small form-factor PCs, home office systems, and workstations where thermal constraints and power efficiency are critical. While newer architectures have surpassed it in raw performance, the Core i9-9900T remains a solid choice for users who prioritize single-threaded performance and energy efficiency over cutting-edge multicore capabilities.
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Intel Core i9-9900T

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-9900T
Family: Core
Series: i9-9000
Model Number: i9-9900T
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (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: 35 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 MWT ATT FMA
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