Core i7-9700F

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-9700F

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

5,608 Rank: 411
Rank Name Score Visual
407 EPYC 7262 5,617
+0.2%
408 Core i9-8950HK 5,616
+0.1%
409 AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 5,615
+0.1%
410 Xeon Gold 5317 5,611
+0.1%
411 Core i7-9700F 5,608
412 Ryzen 5 3500 5,606
+-0%
413 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,601
-0.1%
414 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,599
-0.2%
415 Xeon E-2124 5,599
-0.2%
416 Core i7-8709G 5,598
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

5,213 Rank: 506
Rank Name Score Visual
502 Ryzen 7 5700U 5,221
+0.2%
503 Core i5-9600K 5,218
+0.1%
504 Xeon W-2135 5,216
+0.1%
505 Xeon Silver 4116 5,214
+0%
506 Core i7-9700F 5,213
507 Xeon E-2134 5,213
+0%
508 Intel Core i7-4960HQ 5,208
-0.1%
509 Core i7-10710U 5,208
-0.1%
510 Core i5-10600T 5,208
-0.1%
511 Ryzen 5 4500 5,208
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,872 Rank: 320
Rank Name Score Visual
316 Core i7-10875H 5,882
+0.2%
317 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,882
+0.2%
318 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,879
+0.1%
319 Ryzen 3 5425U 5,875
+0.1%
320 Core i7-9700F 5,872
321 Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 5,872
+0%
322 Core i7-6700K 5,865
-0.1%
323 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U 5,863
-0.2%
324 Ryzen 7 5825U 5,861
-0.2%
325 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,859
-0.2%

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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 i7-9700F based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,903 Rank: 444
Rank Name Score Visual
440 Core i9-9900T 4,908
+0.1%
441 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 4,908
+0.1%
442 Xeon E5-2667 v2 4,906
+0.1%
443 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 4,904
+0%
444 Core i7-9700F 4,903
445 Xeon E-2286G 4,899
-0.1%
446 Xeon D-1577 4,899
-0.1%
447 Core i7-8086K 4,899
-0.1%
448 Xeon E-2246G 4,896
-0.1%
449 Ryzen 7 1700 4,895
-0.2%

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Data Processing

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

4,901 Rank: 483
Rank Name Score Visual
479 Ryzen 3 3300X 4,907
+0.1%
480 Core i7-9700 4,903
+0%
481 Core i5-10400 4,903
+0%
482 Core i5-10400F 4,903
+0%
483 Core i7-9700F 4,901
484 Xeon E5-2660 v2 4,900
+-0%
485 Ryzen 7 4700U 4,897
-0.1%
486 Xeon W-2133 4,890
-0.2%
487 Core i5-1235U 4,890
-0.2%
488 Core i7-9700E 4,889
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,007 Rank: 387
Rank Name Score Visual
383 Ryzen 7 4800H 5,021
+0.3%
384 Core i7-10700 5,020
+0.3%
385 Xeon E5-2667 v4 5,018
+0.2%
386 Ryzen 7 4800HS 5,017
+0.2%
387 Core i7-9700F 5,007
388 Xeon W-2133 5,002
-0.1%
389 Xeon E5-1660 v4 4,999
-0.2%
390 Core Ultra 7 165U 4,999
-0.2%
391 Core Ultra 5 135U 4,997
-0.2%
392 Core i7-9700 4,995
-0.2%

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Core i7-9700F Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-9700F remains a capable mid-tier desktop processor, though its relevance has diminished in the face of newer architectures. Launched in April 2019 as part of Intel's Coffee Lake Refresh lineup, it was positioned as a high-performance option for users who required strong single-core performance without integrated graphics. The processor features eight cores and eight threads, built on a 14 nm process and operating at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.7 GHz. This turbo boost, enabled by Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, allows it to scale dynamically under load, making it competitive in lightly threaded applications. Its 65 W TDP and LGA-1151 socket make it compatible with mainstream 300-series chipsets, ensuring broad motherboard support.

Despite its age, the Core i7-9700F holds its own in single-threaded tasks, scoring 5872 in the Singlecore category and ranking #320 of 2060 processors. This places it ahead of many modern mobile and entry-level desktop CPUs, including the Ryzen 7 5825U and Core i7-6700K, demonstrating its enduring strength in applications that prioritize clock speed over core count. However, its multicore performance—measured at 5213 in the Multicore Score—reflects the limitations of its 8-core design in a landscape dominated by 12- and 16-core processors. It ranks #506 of 2060 in this category, slightly behind the Core i5-9600K and Ryzen 5 4500, and well below high-end offerings like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX.

The processor lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output, which limits its appeal in budget or compact systems. Nevertheless, it supports a wide range of modern features, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, making it suitable for content creation, software development, and virtualization. Its dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory support and 39.74 GiB/s bandwidth ensure efficient data handling, though the two-channel configuration restricts memory throughput compared to dual-socket or high-end single-socket systems. The 12 MB L3 cache, distributed across the eight cores, further enhances performance in latency-sensitive workloads.

In the overall performance ranking, the Core i7-9700F achieves a score of 5608, placing it at #411 of 2060 processors. This positions it above many mainstream and mobile chips but far below top-tier CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K. Its performance gap in multicore tasks suggests that while it remains viable for gaming and productivity workloads, it may struggle with highly parallel tasks such as 3D rendering or video encoding. For users seeking an affordable upgrade path or a reliable workstation CPU, the i7-9700F still offers solid value, particularly in systems where discrete graphics are already present. However, for new builds or future-proofing, newer processors with higher core counts and advanced features are now the preferred choice.
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Intel Core i7-9700F

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-9700F
Family: Core
Series: i7-9000
Model Number: i7-9700F
Cores: 8
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 30x (locked)
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

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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