i9 9900k or non k

[Soulreaver]

Hey Guys,

I want to buy a new CPU and my question would be. For AAA 1440p/70fps Games for the next 2 years. Would I need the k Version or would the non k Version have enough power for that?

There almost exclusively generic comparisons Sides online If at all. The non k Version is not popular?

I got an Noctua NH-D15 so I could also oc the k one.

[✵ Julianne ✵]

NewEgg has the i9-9900k for $320 why wouldn't you!!

https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i9-9900k-core-i9-9th-gen/p/N82E16819118147?Description=i9-9900k&cm_re=i9-9900k-_-19-118-147-_-Product&quicklink=true

I bought mine for $500 and then my nephew bought his last month for $350 now it's $320 heavier discount, go for it!

[Nabster]

No need for i9 when i7 is sufficient, however if it is cheap, then why not.

[✵ Julianne ✵]

Originally posted by Nabster:

No need for i9 when i7 is sufficient, however if it is cheap, then why not.

It's cause when you wanna future proof, it's better to spend a little extra now. and yeah the i9-9900k is definitely cheap right now!

[🦜Cloud Boy🦜]

intel 9th gen non-K is bad. i9 9900 non-K has only 4 Ghz fixed all core turbo, and you can't overclock it. Where the 9900k has 4.7 Ghz all cores without even overclocking. That's a 700 Mhz difference which can give you upto 15 to 20% more performance in gaming.
https://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/compare_cpu-intel_core_i9_9900-909-vs-intel_core_i9_9900k-890

intel improved their non-k lineups in their 10th gen CPUs. Now it's 4.6 Ghz vs 4.9 Ghz. That's 300Mhz difference.
https://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/compare_cpu-intel_core_i9_10900k-1139-vs-intel_core_i9_10900-1149

[Soulreaver]

Thank you all for your replys. Non were realy helpfull because even if the k is superior (obviously) it could still be that the non k might be good enough for 2 years.

I just ordered the k Chip and will do some testing to see how much headroom it produces and then maybe return it or keep it.

Still thanks a lot for giving your thoughts.

[plat]

Originally posted by 🌈Cloud Boy🌈:

intel 9th gen non-K is bad. i9 9900 non-K has only 4 Ghz fixed all core turbo, and you can't overclock it.

I just switched to High Performance in Windows Power Options and this is the reading on idle:

https://i.imgur.com/w4cVEyE.png

I was undervolting it w/XTU but for some reason, it's greyed out in my current Insider build. For someone who isn't into overclocking, it's still a capable-enough cpu. I don't regret my choice but maybe many would prefer the higher base clock of the 9900K. My 9900 is 3.1 GHz.

Would anyone call a non-K i7 10700 "bad"? I ran CPU-Z's benchmark and referenced that cpu and got virtually identical scores. Link:

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/share-your-cpuz-benchmarks.216765/page-67#post-4383479

I'm just glad there are choices because if I was to get a K-cpu, I would want to exercise its fullest potential by overclocking--otherwise, it's a waste.

[Soulreaver]

Thanks for your input.

I generally don't mind overclocking hence the NH-D15. But the current Chips are not the overclocking beasts they were 10 years ago so I don't put to much attention to it.

I'm wondering now if the only difference would be in baseclock because that would mean there would be no difference in performance in my usecase (just Gaming).

[plat]

Maybe in your case, the K version would be fine as the potential to overclock in the future will always be there in case you change your mind. It seems many can maintain an overclock of 4.9--5,1 GHz on all cores versus the 9900 boost to 5 GHZ on just two cores for brief bursts.

Plus the difference in cost between the two is negligible (here: 20 dollars).

[Bad 💀 Motha]

I'd go compare the models first. In many cases a 10th gen i5 or i7 would beat a 9th gen i7 or i9

[xAdonis18x]

Originally posted by 🦜Cloud Boy🦜:

intel 9th gen non-K is bad. i9 9900 non-K has only 4 Ghz fixed all core turbo, and you can't overclock it. Where the 9900k has 4.7 Ghz all cores without even overclocking. That's a 700 Mhz difference which can give you upto 15 to 20% more performance in gaming.
https://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/compare_cpu-intel_core_i9_9900-909-vs-intel_core_i9_9900k-890

intel improved their non-k lineups in their 10th gen CPUs. Now it's 4.6 Ghz vs 4.9 Ghz. That's 300Mhz difference.
https://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/compare_cpu-intel_core_i9_10900k-1139-vs-intel_core_i9_10900-1149

I am afraid you are in a bit of confusion here. i9-9900 non K have 4.6 GHz all cores turbo speed.

[Karumati]

Originally posted by xAdonis18x:

Originally posted by 🦜Cloud Boy🦜:

intel 9th gen non-K is bad. i9 9900 non-K has only 4 Ghz fixed all core turbo, and you can't overclock it. Where the 9900k has 4.7 Ghz all cores without even overclocking. That's a 700 Mhz difference which can give you upto 15 to 20% more performance in gaming.
https://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/compare_cpu-intel_core_i9_9900-909-vs-intel_core_i9_9900k-890

intel improved their non-k lineups in their 10th gen CPUs. Now it's 4.6 Ghz vs 4.9 Ghz. That's 300Mhz difference.
https://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/compare_cpu-intel_core_i9_10900k-1139-vs-intel_core_i9_10900-1149

I am afraid you are in a bit of confusion here. i9-9900 non K have 4.6 GHz all cores turbo speed.

you do realise this post is 4 year old ?

[Phénomènes Mystiques]

Always go with an unlocked CPU, similar to always going with NVIDIA Ti.

[Mont]

This thread was quite old before the recent post, so we're locking it to prevent confusion.