Core i7-9700

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-9700

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-9700 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,662 Rank: 382
Rank Name Score Visual
378 Ryzen 5 3600 5,669
+0.1%
379 Xeon E3-1280 v6 5,669
+0.1%
380 Xeon Silver 4314 5,668
+0.1%
381 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 5,666
+0.1%
382 Core i7-9700 5,662
383 Core i9-10900T 5,662
+0%
384 Xeon E-2334 5,658
-0.1%
385 EPYC 7371 5,657
-0.1%
386 Xeon E5-2683 v4 5,654
-0.1%
387 Xeon E5-2658 v4 5,654
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-9700 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,296 Rank: 469
Rank Name Score Visual
465 Xeon E5-4650 v4 5,304
+0.2%
466 Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U 5,304
+0.2%
467 Ryzen 7 4800H 5,303
+0.1%
468 Core i7-10875H 5,300
+0.1%
469 Core i7-9700 5,296
470 Xeon E-2186M 5,295
+-0%
471 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G 5,294
+-0%
472 Core i7-5820K 5,293
-0.1%
473 Core i7-7700K 5,291
-0.1%
474 Xeon Gold 6128 5,290
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-9700 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,906 Rank: 305
Rank Name Score Visual
301 Core i9-8950HK 5,918
+0.2%
302 Ryzen 7 2700X 5,916
+0.2%
303 Core i7-10710U 5,909
+0.1%
304 Core i7-6785R 5,908
+0%
305 Core i7-9700 5,906
306 Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 5,900
-0.1%
307 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 5,900
-0.1%
308 Core i5-10400H 5,899
-0.1%
309 AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 5,898
-0.1%
310 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 5,898
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-9700 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,911 Rank: 436
Rank Name Score Visual
432 Xeon E-2276G 4,913
+0%
433 Xeon Silver 4215 4,912
+0%
434 EPYC 7251 4,912
+0%
435 Core i5-10600K 4,912
+0%
436 Core i7-9700 4,911
437 Xeon E5-2687W v2 4,911
+0%
438 Core i9-9880H 4,910
+-0%
439 Core i5-10600KF 4,909
+-0%
440 Core i9-9900T 4,908
-0.1%
441 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 4,908
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-9700 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,903 Rank: 480
Rank Name Score Visual
476 Ryzen 3 7440U 4,915
+0.2%
477 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 4,915
+0.2%
478 Core i7-7800X 4,912
+0.2%
479 Ryzen 3 3300X 4,907
+0.1%
480 Core i7-9700 4,903
481 Core i5-10400 4,903
+0%
482 Core i5-10400F 4,903
+0%
483 Core i7-9700F 4,901
+-0%
484 Xeon E5-2660 v2 4,900
-0.1%
485 Ryzen 7 4700U 4,897
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-9700 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,995 Rank: 392
Rank Name Score Visual
388 Xeon W-2133 5,002
+0.1%
389 Xeon E5-1660 v4 4,999
+0.1%
390 Core Ultra 7 165U 4,999
+0.1%
391 Core Ultra 5 135U 4,997
+0%
392 Core i7-9700 4,995
393 Core Ultra 5 125U 4,994
+-0%
394 Core i7-8086K 4,993
+-0%
395 Core i9-10980HK 4,988
-0.1%
396 Core i5-10600K 4,987
-0.2%
397 Core i7-9700E 4,987
-0.2%

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Core i7-9700 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-9700 remains a relevant mid-tier desktop processor, though it is now four years past its launch in April 2019. Positioned within Intel's Core i7 lineup, it belongs to the Coffee Lake Refresh architecture and is built on a 14 nm process node. Despite its age, the i7-9700 continues to serve as a capable option for mainstream productivity and light gaming, thanks to its 8-core, 8-thread design and robust integrated graphics solution.

The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz and can boost up to 4.7 GHz on a single core, supported by a 65 W TDP that ensures efficient power delivery under typical workloads. It features a substantial cache hierarchy, including 0.5 MiB of L1 cache (split into 0.25 MiB for data and 0.25 MiB for instructions), 2 MiB of L2 cache, and a large 12 MiB L3 cache, which helps maintain high performance in multi-threaded applications. The i7-9700 supports dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory, with a maximum capacity of 128 GiB and a memory bandwidth of 39.74 GiB/s.

Integrated into the CPU is Intel's UHD Graphics 630, which includes 24 execution units and can reach a maximum frequency of 1.2 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is suitable for basic multimedia tasks and light gaming, though it lacks the power of discrete graphics cards. The processor uses the LGA-1151 socket and supports PCIe 3.0, enabling compatibility with modern peripherals.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-9700 achieves an overall score of 5662, placing it at #382 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5906, ranking it #305, while its multicore performance reaches 5296, placing it at #469. These results indicate that while the i7-9700 holds up well in single-threaded workloads, its multicore performance is more modest compared to modern competitors. It outperforms older CPUs like the Core i7-5820K and Core i7-7700K but trails behind newer processors such as the Ryzen 7 4800H and Core i7-10875H.

The Core i7-9700 supports a wide range of advanced features, including AVX2, AES-NI, Intel VT-x, and Intel vPro, which enhance security and virtualization capabilities. It also includes Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0 and Enhanced SpeedStep Technology for dynamic clock adjustment. However, the processor lacks simultaneous multithreading (SMT), which limits its performance in heavily threaded applications.

In conclusion, the Core i7-9700 is best suited for users who require a reliable, cost-effective CPU for general productivity, content creation, and light gaming. While it no longer competes with top-tier processors in the current market, it remains a solid choice for budget-conscious builds or systems where integrated graphics suffice. Its performance is most competitive in single-threaded tasks, making it ideal for applications that prioritize responsiveness over raw processing power.
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Intel Core i7-9700

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-9700
Family: Core
Series: i7-9000
Model Number: i7-9700
Cores: 8
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Coffee Lake
Core Name: Coffee Lake R
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: 300
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W
Release Price: $323.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 512 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 2 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 12 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 128 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 39.74 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 180.3 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost AVX512_VNNI
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