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Intel Core i7-9700 vs Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i7-9700

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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.

Intel Core i7-9700K

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The Intel Core i7-9700K is a high end desktop processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture. It offers an open multiplicator for easy overclocking and integrates 8 cores (no Hyperthreading therefore also 8 threads) clocked at 3.6 - 4.9 GHz and it needs a new Z390 based mainboard.

Thanks to the two additional cores, the performance in multi-threaded applications is even better than the old Core i8-8700K with 6 cores and Hyperthreading. As a high end desktop CPU, the i9-9700K is suited even for very demanding applications and perfect for 3D 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 95 Watt, so if the CPU is used in laptops a big and chunky cooling system is needed to avoid throttling and lower clock speeds under sustained loads. When overclocking the CPU, the power consumption can easily rise up to 200 Watt and higher.

ModelIntel Core i7-9700Intel Core i7-9700K
SeriesIntel Coffee LakeIntel Coffee Lake
CodenameCoffee Lake-RCoffee Lake-R
Series: Coffee Lake Coffee Lake-R
Intel Core i9-9900KS compare4 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900K compare3.6 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i7-9700K3.6 - 4.9 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-9700 « 3 - 4.7 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9600K compare3.7 - 4.6 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900T compare2.1 - 4.4 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9400F compare2.9 - 4.1 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i3-9100F compare3.6 - 4.2 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900KS compare4 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900K compare3.6 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i7-9700K « 3.6 - 4.9 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-97003 - 4.7 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9600K compare3.7 - 4.6 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900T compare2.1 - 4.4 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9400F compare2.9 - 4.1 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i3-9100F compare3.6 - 4.2 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Clock3000 - 4700 MHz3600 - 4900 MHz
L1 Cache512 KB512 KB
L2 Cache2 MB2 MB
L3 Cache12 MB12 MB
Cores / Threads8 / 88 / 8
TDP65 Watt95 Watt
Technology14++ nm14++ nm
Die Size178 mm2178 mm2
max. Temp.100 °C100 °C
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1151
FeaturesDual-Channel DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vProDual-Channel DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vPro
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1200 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1200 MHz)
Architecturex86x86
Announced
$385 U.S.
Manufacturerark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - i7-9700
34 pt (47%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
474 Points (53%)
475 Points (53%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
2892 Points (7%)
3250 Points (8%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
1254 Points (8%)
min: 1433     avg: 1449     median: 1449 (9%)     max: 1465 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
199 Points (60%)
min: 203     avg: 205.5     median: 205.5 (62%)     max: 208 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
14.4 Points (19%)
15.8 Points (21%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
2.3 Points (56%)
2.4 Points (59%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
7473 Points (45%)
min: 7624     avg: 7653     median: 7653 (46%)     max: 7682 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
37381 Points (27%)
min: 42677     avg: 42778     median: 42777.5 (31%)     max: 42878 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
49666 Points (34%)
53600 Points (37%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
9840 Points (12%)
9774 Points (12%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
155.8 s (2%)
120.5 s (1%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
4.8 s (1%)
4.5 s (1%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
6945 Points (11%)
7396 Points (12%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multli Thread 4 runs
100%
1 i7-9700 +
33539 MIPS (19%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
100%
1 i7-9700 +
5186 MIPS (62%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
77.6 fps (27%)
94.8 fps (33%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
247.5 fps (57%)
270 fps (62%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
10.5 fps (18%)
13 fps (23%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
0.8 GB/s (0%)
0.8 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
1.3 GB/s (22%)
1.3 GB/s (22%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
7.6 GB/s (20%)
8.1 GB/s (21%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
388.7 Seconds (3%)
307 Seconds (2%)
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
100%
1 i7-9700 +
0.6 sec (13%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 12844     avg: 13016     median: 12928 (28%)     max: 13447 Points
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
8.3 s (2%)
7.7 s (2%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
18.4 s (1%)
17.4 s (1%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
460.7 s (2%)
421.1 s (2%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
min: 53605     avg: 54313     median: 54484 (48%)     max: 54680 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
13939 Points (38%)
min: 14489     avg: 15025     median: 14657 (40%)     max: 16091 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
79476 Points (65%)
min: 81711     avg: 82658     median: 82294 (67%)     max: 83908 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
79073 Points (64%)
min: 83615     avg: 83781     median: 83781 (68%)     max: 83947 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
79079 Points (67%)
min: 81896     avg: 84164     median: 84164 (71%)     max: 86432 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
11688 Points (30%)
min: 12856     avg: 13012     median: 13018 (33%)     max: 13171 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
16387 Points (29%)
min: 18241     avg: 18437     median: 18332 (33%)     max: 18780 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
6867 Points (29%)
min: 7736     avg: 7954     median: 7875 (33%)     max: 8349 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
1312 Points (55%)
1300 Points (55%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
7060 Points (13%)
7440 Points (13%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
100%
1 i7-9700 +
1300 Points (6%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
100%
1 i7-9700 +
7060 Points (22%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
5777 Points (58%)
min: 5925     avg: 5984     median: 5984 (60%)     max: 6043 Points
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
27040 Points (30%)
min: 28792     avg: 29226     median: 29225.5 (33%)     max: 29659 Points
Geekbench 4.0 - Geekbench 4.0 64 Bit Single-Core
5744 Points (78%)
Geekbench 4.0 - Geekbench 4.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
26471 Points (64%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Multi-Core
27774 Points (49%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Single-Core
4825 Points (94%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
790 ms (1%)
948 ms (1%)
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
41962 Points (38%)
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
100%
1 i7-9700 +
232 Points (48%)
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
100%
1 i7-9700 +
143.8 Watt (25%)
222.4 Watt (38%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
100%
1 i7-9700 +
141.9 Watt (26%)
202.6 Watt (37%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor
100%
1 i7-9700 +
8.8 Points per Watt (7%)
7.1 Points per Watt (5%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-9700 → 100% n=35

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-9700K → 106% n=35

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