Core i7-9700T

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-9700T

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

5,396 Rank: 557
Rank Name Score Visual
553 Core i9-10885H 5,404
+0.1%
554 Xeon E3-1260L v5 5,403
+0.1%
555 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE 5,401
+0.1%
556 Xeon E3-1230 v6 5,398
+0%
557 Core i7-9700T 5,396
558 Ryzen 7 5700U 5,393
-0.1%
559 Xeon E3-1585 v5 5,390
-0.1%
560 Core i7-8565U 5,390
-0.1%
561 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,389
-0.1%
562 Core i7-7920HQ 5,389
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

5,136 Rank: 546
Rank Name Score Visual
542 Xeon Silver 4208 5,142
+0.1%
543 Xeon D-1539 5,142
+0.1%
544 Core i5-10400F 5,141
+0.1%
545 Ryzen 7 2800H 5,139
+0.1%
546 Core i7-9700T 5,136
547 Xeon W-2133 5,136
+0%
548 Xeon D-1528 5,136
+0%
549 Ryzen 7 4700U 5,133
-0.1%
550 Xeon E5-2620 v4 5,132
-0.1%
551 Pentium Gold 4415U 5,128
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,569 Rank: 501
Rank Name Score Visual
497 Xeon E3-1241 v3 5,577
+0.1%
498 Xeon Gold 5122 5,575
+0.1%
499 Core i7-7700T 5,574
+0.1%
500 Core i7-1165G7 5,572
+0.1%
501 Core i7-9700T 5,569
502 Core i3-6300 5,568
+-0%
503 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 5,568
+-0%
504 Core i7-4770K 5,568
+-0%
505 Core i7-10510U 5,565
-0.1%
506 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 5,564
-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 i7-9700T based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,824 Rank: 506
Rank Name Score Visual
502 Ryzen 3 3300X 4,829
+0.1%
503 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 4,829
+0.1%
504 Xeon E5-2630 v3 4,826
+0%
505 Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U 4,826
+0%
506 Core i7-9700T 4,824
507 Xeon D-2146NT 4,824
+0%
508 Xeon E-2334 4,824
+0%
509 Ryzen 5 4600U 4,822
+-0%
510 Ryzen 3 7440U 4,822
+-0%
511 Core i5-10600T 4,821
-0.1%

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Data Processing

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

4,793 Rank: 565
Rank Name Score Visual
561 Ryzen 5 4500U 4,798
+0.1%
562 Xeon E5-2630L v4 4,797
+0.1%
563 Core i7-3930K 4,796
+0.1%
564 Xeon D-1559 4,795
+0%
565 Core i7-9700T 4,793
566 Core i7-8750H 4,793
+0%
567 Ryzen 5 2600H 4,793
+0%
568 Core i3-10320 4,790
-0.1%
569 Core i5-9600 4,789
-0.1%
570 Ryzen 7 3750H 4,781
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,898 Rank: 466
Rank Name Score Visual
462 Core i5-9500F 4,901
+0.1%
463 Xeon E5-2643 v4 4,901
+0.1%
464 Ryzen 5 4600H 4,899
+0%
465 Ryzen 7 4700U 4,899
+0%
466 Core i7-9700T 4,898
467 Core i7-6800K 4,898
+0%
468 Core i5-9600 4,897
+-0%
469 Xeon E5-1650 v4 4,896
+-0%
470 Xeon D-2146NT 4,896
+-0%
471 Core i7-5930K 4,896
+-0%

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Core i7-9700T Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-9700T remains a niche offering in the desktop CPU market, positioned as a low-power, high-efficiency processor built on the Coffee Lake Refresh architecture. While released in April 2019, its 14 nm manufacturing process and 35 W TDP place it firmly in the category of energy-efficient, thermally restrained designs, ideal for compact systems, small form factor builds, or embedded applications where power consumption and heat output are critical. Despite its age, the processor continues to hold relevance in systems where performance is secondary to efficiency, particularly in office environments or digital signage.

The Core i7-9700T features eight cores and eight threads, with a base clock of 2.0 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 4.3 GHz, allowing it to scale dynamically depending on workload demands. It is equipped with 12 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory, delivering a theoretical maximum memory bandwidth of 39.74 GiB/s, although real-world performance is capped by the memory controller’s 2666 MT/s rating. The CPU uses the LGA-1151 socket and is compatible with the Cannon Point chipset, ensuring support for PCIe 3.0 with up to 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics are provided by Intel’s UHD Graphics 630, which features 24 execution units and can reach a maximum frequency of 1.2 GHz, making it suitable for basic multimedia playback, light video editing, and office productivity tasks. It supports up to three displays simultaneously, though it lacks the performance required for modern gaming or high-end GPU-accelerated workloads. The processor also includes a full suite of Intel technologies, including AES-NI, AVX2, and Intel VT-x, enabling robust virtualization, encryption, and data processing capabilities.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-9700T achieves an overall score of 5396, ranking #557 of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 5569 places it at #501, indicating strong per-core performance relative to older-generation CPUs. However, its multicore score of 5136, ranking #546, shows that while it performs well in single-threaded applications, its eight cores do not scale as effectively as modern multi-core processors due to architectural limitations and thermal constraints. The processor is notably outperformed by contemporary Intel and AMD CPUs, particularly in the top-tier segment, where scores exceed 8,000 in multicore benchmarks.

Despite its outdated architecture and limited competitiveness against newer processors, the Core i7-9700T holds a modest place in the market as a reliable, low-power option for basic computing tasks. Its low TDP and integrated graphics make it a viable choice for systems where performance is not the primary concern. For users requiring modern capabilities or high-performance computing, newer processors offer significantly better value and efficiency. As of 2026, the Core i7-9700T serves as a testament to Intel’s earlier focus on efficiency, though it has been largely superseded by more advanced designs.
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Intel Core i7-9700T

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-9700T
Family: Core
Series: i7-9000
Model Number: i7-9700T
Cores: 8
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Coffee Lake
Core Name: Coffee Lake R
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Cannon
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 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: 149 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

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