Today, Intel released their new flagship processor for the LGA 1151 platform. The Core i9-9900K finally comes with eight core and 16 threads, reaching parity with AMD's Ryzen offerings. Maximum Boost Clock has been increased as well, now to a staggering 5 GHz.
8 cores and 16 threads; 5 GHz boost; Trades blows with more expensive Core i9-7900X; Unlocked multiplier; Soldered IHS; Works on existing LGA1151 platform; even with Z370 motherboards; Integrated graphics; Supports up to 128 GB memory
High price; Held back by power limits; Only small gaming performance improvements; No heatsink included; Weak integrated graphics