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9th Generation Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors Brief

Features and Benefits

  • A New Level of Performance

  • Game on a Whole New Level

  • Create Without Limits

  • Scalable Portfolio of Processors

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Introducing the NEW 9th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors - the most powerful generation of Intel® Core™ desktop processors. Whether you are a gamer looking for a fantastic in-game experience with the performance headroom for smooth live streaming and seamless highlights recording or you are a creator that is ready to do more creating and sharing, less time waiting, this new generation of processors is ready to take you to that new level.

A New Level of Performance
The 9th Gen Intel® Core™ processor takes mainstream desktop PC performance to a whole new level. At the top of the stack, our mainstream flagship, the new i9-9900K. The first Intel® Core™ i9 desktop processor for the mainstream users. Best in class, the i9-9900K with 16MB of cache1 and Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 technology cranks maximum turbo frequency up to blazing 5.0 GHz. Throw in high performing 16-way multitasking support powered by 8 cores with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) to conquer the most demanding workloads. Want to reach for even greater levels of performance? — Overclock confidently with new and enhanced features like Solder Thermal Interface Material (STIM) and improved overclocking customizations to tweak the processor performance to its unleashed potential.2

The NEW 9th Generation of Intel® Core™ Desktop Processor Delivers:

  • A range of processors including the first unlocked Intel® Core™ i9 mainstream desktop processor.
  • Data acceleration when paired with Intel® Optane™ memory to retrieve that data you use the most for fast system responsiveness.1
  • DDR4 RAM memory technology support, which allows systems to have up to 64 GB of memory and up to 2666 MT/s memory transfer speeds.
  • Intel® Z390 chipset support which includes unprecedented connectivity to all of your devices with integrated USB 3.1 Gen 2, Intel® Wireless-AC, and support for Gigabit Wi-Fi speed.
  • Compatible with Intel® 300 series chipset.
Game on a Whole New Level
Game, Record, Stream without compromise on a system powered by a 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processor.
Utilize Intel® Quick Sync Video technology to live-stream, capture, and multitask without interruption. Power up and customize your gaming rig with up to 40 platform PCIe* lanes giving you the outstanding flexibility.
Pair it with Intel® Optane™ memory technology to accelerate the loading and launching of the games you play the most.

Create Without Limits
Unlock your creative potential with the power you need to create, edit, and share. Let your creativity flow as the 9th Generation Intel® Core™ processor renders and encodes in the background so you don't miss a beat. Minimize the wait time between inspiration and creation with Intel® Optane™ memory accelerating the loading of your most used applications.

Ultra-High Definition Entertainment
Desktop computers based on the 9th Generation Intel® Core™ processors integrate advanced media technologies that bring premium, high-quality content to your desktop, including:

  • HEVC 10-bit encode/decode, VP9 10-bit decode:
    - Delivering smooth streaming of premium 4K UHD entertainment to your PC from leading online providers.
    - Providing full-size, screen-immersive viewing experiences with 4K video and 360-degree viewing.
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut) for life-like luminesces to provide enhanced image and video viewing experiences.
Hardware Based Security1
9th Generation Intel® Core™ processors integrate hardware level technologies that help strengthen the protection of your enabled security1 software. Hardware-based security helps you experience online and offline activities with added peace of mind, enabled by features that include:
  • Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)1 to help applications protect your system and your data.
  • Intel® BIOS Guard and Intel® Boot Guard to help protect your system during startup.

Scalable Portfolio of Processors
A 9th Generation Intel® Core™ processor is a great investment in your desktop experiences — whether for gaming, creating, entertainment, or general purpose computing — wherever your life takes you.

From the bar-raising performance of the 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-9900K processor with up to 5GHz and 16-way multitasking to great value entry-level performance options down the stack, our latest generation of desktop processors offers a range of options for your budgets and needs.

Step Up to the Next Level with 9th Gen Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors
9th gen is the most powerful generation of Intel® Core™ desktop processors, with features and enhancements to evoke excitement in what you love to do. Step up to a 9th Gen Intel® Core™ processor-powered PC and experience the difference.