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Intel Core i9-9900 desktop processor in LGA1151 package with integrated heat spreader and included cooler

Intel

Intel Core i9-9900 desktop processor 8 cores 16 threads 5.0 GHz LGA1151 65W BX80684I99900

SKU CH-ETZJ-Q7V40

Eight-core desktop processor with sixteen threads reaching 5.0 GHz on LGA1151, 65 W TDP and 300-series chipset compatibility

  • 8 cores and 16 threads handle heavy multitasking
  • Turbo Boost 2.0 pushes clocks up to 5.0 GHz
  • 65 W TDP keeps thermal output manageable
  • LGA1151 socket fits Intel 300 Series motherboards
  • Cooler included in the box for immediate installation

8-core desktop processor

The Intel Core i9-9900 desktop processor delivers eight cores and sixteen threads for enthusiast gaming and productivity workloads. It operates on the LGA1151 socket with a 65W thermal design power and includes a thermal solution in the box. This CPU targets users who need high single-thread speed and multi-thread throughput in a standard power envelope.

5.0 GHz Turbo headroom

Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 lifts the maximum frequency to 5.0 GHz when thermal and power conditions allow, giving extra headroom for bursty creative tasks and high-refresh gaming. The 65W base power means sustained all-core loads will run at lower clocks once the package reaches its thermal limit, so prolonged rendering or encoding will not maintain the peak frequency indefinitely.

300-series platform fit

The processor requires an Intel 300 Series chipset motherboard and may need a BIOS update before it will post, so the board must support that update path. Intel vPro Technology is present for manageability features in professional environments. Intel Optane Memory support is also available, allowing a compatible module to accelerate a larger storage drive without occupying a PCIe slot.

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Price $496.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will this processor fit my existing LGA1151 motherboard?

It fits the LGA1151 socket but requires a 300 Series chipset motherboard; a BIOS update may also be needed for full compatibility.

Does the boxed cooler handle the 65 W thermal rating adequately?

Yes, the included thermal solution is designed for the 65 W base power of this 8-core, 16-thread CPU.

Can I use Intel Optane Memory with this CPU?

The processor supports Intel Optane Memory when paired with a compatible 300 Series motherboard.

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