Ultra 5 238V vs i9-9900KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9900KF
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
11.47
Core Ultra 5 238V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
14.04
+22.4%

Core Ultra 5 238V outperforms Core i9-9900KF by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9900KF and Core Ultra 5 238V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking688526
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.44no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency11.4378.16
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-R (2018−2019)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date7 January 2019 (5 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$488no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9900KF and Core Ultra 5 238V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache512 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9900KF and Core Ultra 5 238V 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9900KF and Core Ultra 5 238V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i9-9900KF and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9900KF and Core Ultra 5 238V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9900KF and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Arc Graphics 130V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.85 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-9900KF and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9900KF and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-9900KF and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9900KF and Core Ultra 5 238V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes164
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.47 14.04
Recency 7 January 2019 24 September 2024
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 17 Watt

i9-9900KF has 100% more threads.

Ultra 5 238V, on the other hand, has a 22.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 458.8% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 238V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9900KF in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9900KF is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 238V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9900KF and Core Ultra 5 238V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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