Core i7-9700K

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-9700K

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

5,944 Rank: 269
Rank Name Score Visual
265 Core i7-8700 5,959
+0.3%
266 Xeon W-3245M 5,956
+0.2%
267 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 5,955
+0.2%
268 Xeon E-2176G 5,947
+0.1%
269 Core i7-9700K 5,944
270 Ryzen 7 6800HS 5,938
-0.1%
271 Core i9-10900F 5,935
-0.2%
272 Ryzen 5 5600 5,934
-0.2%
273 Xeon w3-2425 5,928
-0.3%
274 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,927
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

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

5,476 Rank: 406
Rank Name Score Visual
402 Xeon E5-2618L v4 5,505
+0.5%
403 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,504
+0.5%
404 Core i7-10700F 5,502
+0.5%
405 Xeon W-3223 5,489
+0.2%
406 Core i7-9700K 5,476
407 Xeon D-2146NT 5,476
+0%
408 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,474
+-0%
409 Core i7-6900K 5,465
-0.2%
410 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,464
-0.2%
411 Core i7-10700 5,462
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

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

6,256 Rank: 184
Rank Name Score Visual
180 Ryzen 7 7840U 6,283
+0.4%
181 Xeon E-2246G 6,282
+0.4%
182 Xeon E-2224 6,267
+0.2%
183 Xeon E-2134 6,264
+0.1%
184 Core i7-9700K 6,256
185 Ryzen 7 7736U 6,255
+-0%
186 Ryzen 9 6900HX 6,252
-0.1%
187 Pentium Gold G7400 6,250
-0.1%
188 Core i9-10900KF 6,248
-0.1%
189 Ryzen 5 5600X 6,247
-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 i7-9700K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,933 Rank: 418
Rank Name Score Visual
414 Ryzen 7 1800X 4,946
+0.3%
415 Core i7-5960X 4,945
+0.2%
416 Ryzen 7 5700U 4,936
+0.1%
417 Core i7-10870H 4,935
+0%
418 Core i7-9700K 4,933
419 Xeon Silver 4210 4,932
+-0%
420 Xeon E5-2618L v4 4,932
+-0%
421 Core i7-9700KF 4,929
-0.1%
422 Core i9-9980HK 4,924
-0.2%
423 Ryzen 7 1700X 4,924
-0.2%

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Data Processing

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

4,959 Rank: 448
Rank Name Score Visual
444 Xeon E5-2687W v2 4,964
+0.1%
445 Xeon E5-2667 v2 4,963
+0.1%
446 Xeon E5-2667 v4 4,961
+0%
447 Xeon W-2135 4,960
+0%
448 Core i7-9700K 4,959
449 Ryzen 5 5500U 4,959
+0%
450 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,956
-0.1%
451 Core i5-10500 4,955
-0.1%
452 Core i7-9700KF 4,954
-0.1%
453 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,952
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,090 Rank: 345
Rank Name Score Visual
341 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,097
+0.1%
342 Ryzen 5 3600 5,096
+0.1%
343 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,091
+0%
344 Xeon D-2183IT 5,091
+0%
345 Core i7-9700K 5,090
346 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,087
-0.1%
347 Ryzen 5 5600GT 5,086
-0.1%
348 Ryzen 7 7735U 5,085
-0.1%
349 Core i7-6900K 5,081
-0.2%
350 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,080
-0.2%

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Core i7-9700K Details

Ranked #184 in single-core performance with a Passmark score of 6,256, the Intel Core i7-9700K remains a compelling option for users prioritizing raw clock speed and high-frequency single-threaded workloads. While its multicore score of 5,476 places it at #406, the processor’s standout strength lies in its ability to deliver exceptional performance in applications that benefit from high clock frequencies, such as gaming and certain creative tasks. This performance is particularly notable given that the i7-9700K was released in October 2018, making it an older design by 2026 standards. Despite its age, it still holds its own against modern mid-tier CPUs in single-threaded benchmarks, though it falls behind newer architectures in multi-core efficiency.

Built on Intel’s Coffee Lake Refresh microarchitecture and fabricated on a 14 nm process, the Core i7-9700K features eight cores and eight threads, operating at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz with a turbo boost up to 4.9 GHz. It supports DDR4-2666 memory across a dual-channel interface and is compatible with LGA-1151 sockets, making it a direct upgrade path for users with compatible motherboards. The processor’s 95 W TDP reflects its power-hungry nature, requiring robust cooling solutions, especially during sustained workloads or overclocking. Although it lacks simultaneous multithreading (SMT), the unlocked multiplier simplifies overclocking, allowing users to push performance beyond stock levels.

Integrated graphics are provided by Intel’s UHD Graphics 630, which offers a base frequency of 350 MHz and can boost to 1.2 GHz. With support for up to three displays and a maximum memory of 64 GB, it serves well for basic multimedia tasks or as a fail-safe in systems without discrete GPUs. The i7-9700K supports a wide array of technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0, enhancing its versatility in compute-intensive applications. However, the absence of AVX-512 and support for ECC memory limits its appeal in high-performance computing or server environments.

In terms of competitive positioning, the i7-9700K ranks ahead of many modern processors in single-core performance but trails significantly in multicore workloads, where newer designs like AMD’s Ryzen 7000 series and Intel’s Core i7-13700K dominate. It is outpaced by higher-end CPUs in the top 50 rankings, particularly in the multicore category, where it sits well below leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX. That said, its strong single-core performance and affordability—especially in the used or second-hand market—make it a viable choice for budget-conscious enthusiasts or those maintaining older systems.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-9700K remains a testament to Intel’s focus on high clock speeds in the desktop segment during the late 2010s. While newer processors offer better power efficiency, memory bandwidth, and integrated features, the i7-9700K continues to serve as a capable workhorse for gaming, content creation, and general productivity—especially in systems where a discrete GPU is already present.
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Intel Core i7-9700K

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-9700K
Family: Core
Series: i7-9000
Model Number: i7-9700K
Cores: 8
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4900 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: 95 W
Release Price: $374.00

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: 64 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 Run Sure
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