Question 1

Is this CPU better off without a graphics chip since we're mostly using graphics cards anyways?

Accepted Answer

The built in gpu is often used for some acceleration in common applications eg encoding. Intel cpus (integrated) while slow have fantastic compatibility and stability.  Nothing wrong with getting an external gpu but the built in one is very good for many non gaming scenarios. The question could also be asked should you bother with an external GPU. The answer Is often do you game, and note most folks don't. This cpu isn't really necessary for gaming. It has good productivity capabilities and if your trying to put together the most cost effective gaming system as measured by FPS per dollar there are cheaper options. And by the way if you use multiple monitors you can use both. I see little down side in most cases. It might be another matter if you were a single monitor set up, and never going to use it. But that's often not the case and again largely applies to gaming. I'm a dev and often find I make good use of the integrated gpu. It always works with Linux, windows and whatever I am doing without hassle.

Question 2

Can this cpu  be used for a gaming computer and heavy graphics with a discrete gpu?  will i notice any degradation in performance comapred to a "k"?

Accepted Answer

God no, it’s literally the same CPU only difference is Intel turned off the internal gpu. Meaning if you don’t have a gpu then you won’t see an image on screen. Make sense?

Question 3

How can i tell if i have an on board graphics card or not or if i need a k or kf

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You're asking two related questions about motherboard specifications.  The motherboard's product specifications and/or your motherboard owners manual should tell you explicitly whether or not the motherboard facilitates a cpu with builtin graphics capability.  As to your second question, you will not need the builtin graphics capability of a cpu so long as you have a discrete gpu to use in a motherboard PCIE expansion slot.  If you don't have a discrete gpu and don't want a discrete gpu, make sure you motherboard supports cpu graphics capability and make sure sure cpu has its own graphics capability--which again refers to checking on the product description or owner's manual.

Question 4

Will this work with asus z590 motherboard supporting same lga1200 ?

Accepted Answer

It should.

ASIN	B086MG1C7D
Best Sellers Rank	#226 in Computer CPU Processors
Brand	Intel
Cache Memory Installed Size	20 MB
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (482)
Global Trade Identification Number	05032037188661
Item Weight	1 Grams
Manufacturer	Intel
Mfr Part Number	BX8070110900KF
Model Number	i9-10900KF
Platform	Windows
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Core Count	10
Processor Count	1
Processor Series	Core i9
Processor Socket	LGA 1200
Processor Speed	3.7 GHz
Secondary Cache	20 MB
UPC	735858447676 767531859698
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	Box: 3 Year Limited, Tray: 1 Year Limited
Wattage	95 watts

Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

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