Processor N50 vs i9-9900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9900K
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
11.93
+555%

Core i9-9900K outperforms Processor N50 by a whopping 555% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9900K and Processor N50 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6712016
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.11no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i9 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency11.4527.66
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-R (2018−2019)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$488no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9900K and Processor N50 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads162
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache512 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size178 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9900K and Processor N50 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketLGA-1151Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9900K and Processor N50. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i9-9900K and Processor N50 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9900K and Processor N50 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9900K and Processor N50. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth44.668 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-9900K and Processor N50 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9900K and Processor N50 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-9900K and Processor N50 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9900K and Processor N50.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes169

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-9900K 11.93
+555%
Processor N50 1.82

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-9900K 8845
+561%
Processor N50 1339

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.93 1.82
Integrated graphics card 3.09 2.29
Recency 8 October 2018 3 January 2023
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 16 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 6 Watt

i9-9900K has a 555.5% higher aggregate performance score, 34.9% faster integrated GPU, and 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

Processor N50, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 1483.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N50 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9900K is a desktop processor while Processor N50 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9900K and Processor N50, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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