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Intel 9th-Gen family, Core i9-9900K “gaming” processor announced

Written By Diangson Louie
Published • October 9th, 2018
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Intel has announced their new 9th-Gen desktop processor lineup, including the new mainstream Intel Core i9-9900K and enthusiast Intel Core X-series.

Intel’s 9th-gen Intel Core mainstream processors are still manufactured using the same 14nm process and include the i9-9900K, which has hyperthreading and dubbed by the company as “the world’s best processor for gaming”, the i7-9700K, and the i5-9600K.

These are all unlocked SKUs and feature up to 40 platform PCIe 3.0 lanes, dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory support, and Intel Optane Memory Support. All processors are compatible with all 300 Series chipset motherboards, including the new Intel Z390 chipset, which you will need to overclock. It features high-speed integrated USB 3.1 Gen 2 and integrated Intel Wireless-AC with support for Gigabit Wi-Fi speed.

Check out their specs and pricing below:

Processor	Base Clock Speed (GHz)	Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Maximum Single Core Turbo Frequency (GHz)	Cores / Threads	TDP	Intel Smart Cache	Unlocked	Platform PCIE Lanes	Memory Support	Intel Optane Memory Support	Pricing
9^th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K	3.6	5.0	8/16	95W	16MB	Yes	Up to 40	Two channels DDR4-2666	Yes	$488PHP 28,639INR 41,358EUR 465CNY 3,552
9^th Gen Intel Core i7-9700K	3.6	4.9	8/8	95W	12MB	Yes	Up to 40	Two channels DDR4-2666	Yes	$374PHP 21,948INR 31,696EUR 356CNY 2,722
9^th Gen Intel Core i5-9600K	3.7	4.6	6/6	95W	9MB	Yes	Up to 40	Two channels DDR4-2666	Yes	$262PHP 15,376INR 22,204EUR 250CNY 1,907

The 9th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Z390 chipset motherboards are now available for pre-order from a variety of global vendors and retailers.

Next up is the HEDT line, the new Intel Core X-series. It consists of the i7-9800X, i9-9820X, i9-9900X, i9-9920X, i9-9940X, i9-9960X and i9-9980XE. This family offers up to 18 cores, 36 threads, 24.75 MB Intel Smart Cache, up to 68 platform PCIe lanes, and up to 4.5 GHz single-core turbo frequency.

Check out their specs and pricing below:

Processor		Base Clock Speed (GHz)	Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 / 3.0 Frequency (GHz)	Cores / Threads	Intel Smart Cache	Platform PCIE 3.0 Lanes	Unlocked	TDP	Memory Support	Intel Optane Memory Support	Pricing
Intel Core X-series i9-9980XE	3.0		4.4 / 4.5	18/36	24.75 MB	Up to 68	Yes	165W	Four channelsDDR4-2666	Yes	$1,979PHP 116,139INR 167,720EUR 1,885CNY 14,404
Intel Core X-series i9-9960X	3.1		4.4 / 4.5	16/32	22 MB	Up to 68	Yes	165W	Four channelsDDR4-2666	Yes	$1,684PHP 98,826INR 142,719EUR 1,604CNY 12,257
Intel Core X-series i9-9940X	3.3		4.4 / 4.5	14/28	19.25 MB	Up to 68	Yes	165W	Four channelsDDR4-2666	Yes	$1,387PHP 81,397INR 117,548EUR 1,321CNY 10,095
Intel Core X-series i9-9920X	3.5		4.4 / 4.5	12/24	19.25 MB	Up to 68	Yes	165W	Four channelsDDR4-2666	Yes	$1,189PHP 69,777INR 100,768EUR 1,132CNY 8,654
Intel Core X-series i9-9900X	3.5		4.4 / 4.5	10/20	19.25 MB	Up to 68	Yes	165W	Four channelsDDR4-2666	Yes	$989PHP 58,040INR 83,818EUR 942CNY 7,198
Intel Core X-series i9-9820X	3.3		4.1 / 4.2	10/20	16.5 MB	Up to 68	Yes	165W	Four channelsDDR4-2666	Yes	$898PHP 52,700INR 76,105EUR 855CNY 6,536
Intel Core X-series i7-9800X	3.8		4.4 / 4.5	8/16	16.5 MB	Up to 68	Yes	165W	Four channelsDDR4-2666	Yes	$589PHP 34,566INR 49,918EUR 561CNY 4,287

The new Intel Core X-series processors will be available in November.

In addition, Intel also introduced the unlocked Intel Xeon W-3175X with 28 cores, 56 threads, 4.3GHz single-core turbo frequency, 38.5 MB Intel Smart Cache, 6-channel DDR4 memory support with up to 512 GB at 2666 MHz, and ECC and standard RAS support. It will ship from Intel in December.

source: Intel