Intel Core i7-9700

The Intel Core i7-9700 is a high end desktop processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture. It integrates 8 cores (no Hyperthreading therefore also 8 threads) clocked at 3 - 4.7 GHz. Compared to the similar named Core i7-9700K, the 9700 has no open multiplicator for easy overclocking, offers lower clock speeds and offers a reduced TDP.

Compared to the old Core i7-8700, the 9700 offers two more real cores but no Hyperthreading. Therefore, the performance gain is not that big - depending on the app. The single core performance was slightly improved thanks to the higher Turbo clocks. As a high end desktop CPU, the i7-9700 is well suited for demanding tasks and gaming.

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics card is clocked at up to 1.2 GHz and offers no advantage compared to previous generations. As it is a very low end GPU, only some low demanding games like Hearthstone can be played with it (see GPU page for benchmarks).

Intel specifies the TDP at 65 Watt (instead of the 95W of the faster models) and therefore the CPU wont need a high end desktop cooling system.

Series	Intel Coffee Lake
Codename	Coffee Lake-R
Series: Coffee Lake Coffee Lake-R	Intel Core i9-9900KS 4000 - 5000 MHz 8 / 16 16 MB Intel Core i9-9900K 3600 - 5000 MHz 8 / 16 16 MB Intel Core i7-9700K 3600 - 4900 MHz 8 / 8 12 MB » Intel Core i7-9700 3000 - 4700 MHz 8 / 8 12 MB Intel Core i5-9600K 3700 - 4600 MHz 6 / 6 9 MB Intel Core i9-9900T 2100 - 4400 MHz 8 / 16 16 MB Intel Core i5-9400F 2900 - 4100 MHz 6 / 6 9 MB Intel Core i3-9100F 3600 - 4200 MHz 4 / 4 6 MB
Clock Rate	3000 - 4700 MHz
Level 1 Cache	512 KB
Level 2 Cache	2 MB
Level 3 Cache	12 MB
Number of Cores / Threads	8 / 8
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)	65 Watt
Manufacturing Technology	14++ nm
Die Size	178 mm2
Max. Temperature	100 °C
Socket	FCLGA1151
Features	Dual-Channel DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vPro
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1200 MHz)
64 Bit	64 Bit support
Announcement Date	04/23/2019

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