Core i7-9700E

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-9700E

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

5,489 Rank: 492
Rank Name Score Visual
488 Core i7-5820K 5,493
+0.1%
489 Xeon E5-2637 v4 5,491
+0%
490 Xeon W-2135 5,490
+0%
491 Xeon E-2276M 5,489
+0%
492 Core i7-9700E 5,489
493 Xeon E5-1650 v3 5,488
+-0%
494 Core i5-9600 5,486
-0.1%
495 Xeon E3-1245 v6 5,484
-0.1%
496 FX-8140 5,484
-0.1%
497 Ryzen 5 4500 5,480
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

5,181 Rank: 526
Rank Name Score Visual
522 Core i7-10850H 5,186
+0.1%
523 Xeon D-1531 5,184
+0.1%
524 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 5,184
+0.1%
525 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 5,183
+0%
526 Core i7-9700E 5,181
527 Core i3-7101E 5,175
-0.1%
528 Core i7-4960X 5,175
-0.1%
529 Core i7-8670 5,168
-0.3%
530 Ryzen 5 4600U 5,167
-0.3%
531 Ryzen 5 1600 5,166
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,695 Rank: 425
Rank Name Score Visual
421 Core i7-7567U 5,699
+0.1%
422 Ryzen 5 4600G 5,697
+0%
423 Core i3-9300 5,696
+0%
424 Xeon Silver 4410Y 5,696
+0%
425 Core i7-9700E 5,695
426 Xeon W-3225 5,693
+-0%
427 Xeon Gold 6144 5,692
-0.1%
428 Xeon E3-1230 v6 5,689
-0.1%
429 Pentium Gold G5500 5,688
-0.1%
430 Core i5-9500 5,687
-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 i7-9700E based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,871 Rank: 467
Rank Name Score Visual
463 Xeon E-2186G 4,882
+0.2%
464 Core i5-10600 4,877
+0.1%
465 Xeon E-2146G 4,874
+0.1%
466 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,872
+0%
467 Core i7-9700E 4,871
468 Xeon E-2136 4,869
+-0%
469 Core i7-7800X 4,867
-0.1%
470 Xeon E5-2643 v4 4,865
-0.1%
471 Core i7-8700 4,865
-0.1%
472 Core i7-6850K 4,865
-0.1%

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Data Processing

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

4,889 Rank: 488
Rank Name Score Visual
484 Xeon E5-2660 v2 4,900
+0.2%
485 Ryzen 7 4700U 4,897
+0.2%
486 Xeon W-2133 4,890
+0%
487 Core i5-1235U 4,890
+0%
488 Core i7-9700E 4,889
489 Ryzen 3 4100 4,883
-0.1%
490 Xeon Gold 6128 4,882
-0.1%
491 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G 4,882
-0.1%
492 Xeon E5-2630 v4 4,880
-0.2%
493 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE 4,880
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,987 Rank: 397
Rank Name Score Visual
393 Core Ultra 5 125U 4,994
+0.1%
394 Core i7-8086K 4,993
+0.1%
395 Core i9-10980HK 4,988
+0%
396 Core i5-10600K 4,987
+0%
397 Core i7-9700E 4,987
398 Ryzen 5 3500 4,986
+-0%
399 Xeon E-2286M 4,985
+-0%
400 Xeon E5-2666 v3 4,985
+-0%
401 Xeon Silver 4114 4,980
-0.1%
402 Core i5-10600KF 4,980
-0.1%

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Core i7-9700E Details

With a single-core score of 5695 and a multicore score of 5181, the Intel Core i7-9700E stands as a capable mid-range desktop processor from the Coffee Lake Refresh era, released in April 2019. Despite being nearly seven years old as of early 2026, it remains relevant in systems where integrated graphics and moderate performance are prioritized. The processor is built on Intel’s 14 nm process and features a 65 W TDP, making it energy-efficient for a desktop chip of its time. It operates at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz, capable of boosting up to 4.4 GHz, though the lack of simultaneous multithreading limits its ability to scale across all cores in heavily threaded workloads.

The Core i7-9700E is a 8-core, 8-thread CPU with a 11.444 MiB L3 cache and a 26x clock multiplier. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 2666 MT/s, with a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The integrated UHD Graphics 630 GPU provides basic display output capabilities, supporting up to three monitors and offering modest performance suitable for office tasks or light multimedia playback. The chip uses the LGA 1151 socket and supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes directly from the CPU.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-9700E ranks #491 overall, #425 in single-core performance, and #526 in multicore performance among over 2000 processors. It outperforms many older and mid-tier CPUs, such as the Core i7-8670 and the FX-8140, but falls significantly behind modern offerings like the Ryzen 9 7950X or Core Ultra 9 285K. Its strongest performance lies in single-threaded applications, where it ranks just behind high-end chips like the Core i9-14900KS and Ryzen 9 9950X3D. However, its multicore performance trails behind newer CPUs with more cores and higher clock speeds.

Technologically, the Core i7-9700E supports a broad range of instruction sets, including AVX2, SSE4.2, and virtualization features like VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for virtualization and productivity software. However, the absence of AVX-512 and the locked multiplier limit its appeal in high-performance computing and overclocking scenarios. The processor also supports ECC memory, although this is limited to server-grade systems.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-9700E is best suited for users upgrading older systems or building cost-effective desktops where integrated graphics suffice. It remains a viable option for general computing, office work, and light content creation, but it is clearly outpaced by modern CPUs in gaming, video editing, and multi-threaded applications. Its longevity is a testament to Intel’s design, but its position in the current market reflects its age and architectural limitations.
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Intel Core i7-9700E

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-9700E
Cores: 8
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (locked)
Core Name: Coffee Lake
Socket: Socket 1151
Package: FC-LGA14C
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 11.444 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 180.3 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 CLMUL F16C EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d TSX
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