Intel Core i5-7500 vs Intel Core i7-9700K
27.9Single-core39
23.8Multi-core35.5
23.1Gamingspec-based39.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-750015 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-9700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.6 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+12) and single-core (+11). Intel Core i5-7500 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-7500
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- Stronger single-core score: 39 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 36 vs 24
- 146% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,700 vs 3,950
- 138% higher PassMark: 14,300 vs 6,000
- 106% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,000 vs 3,400
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+29% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,290Bottom 18% | 1,680+30%Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,400Bottom 11% | 7,000+106%Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,070Bottom 13% | 1,250+17%Bottom 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,950Bottom 9% | 9,700+146%Bottom 34% |
| PassMark | 6,000Bottom 6% | 14,300+138%Bottom 25% |
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