| Spec | Core i9-9900K | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 8 | 18+56% |
| Threads | 16 | 18+11% |
| P-Cores | N/A | 6 |
| E-Cores | N/A | 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.3 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+10% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 30 MB+93% |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1851 |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake Refresh | Arrow Lake Refresh |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 3 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Max Memory | 64 GB | 192 GB+67% |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24+33% |
| PCIe Version | 3 | 5+40% |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 95W+24% | 125W |
| Max Turbo Power | 95W+40% | 159W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG) |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $488 | $199+145% |
| Release Date | 2018-10-19 | 2026-03-26 |
