Intel Core i7-11700 vs Intel Core i9-9900KS
54.1Single-core48
39.5Multi-core42.8
46.7Gamingspec-based47.4
7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-117004 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900KS
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-11700 scores 45.7 against 45.5 for Intel Core i9-9900KS. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-11700 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700
- Stronger single-core score: 54 vs 48
- 49% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 127 W
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 25% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 20 vs 16
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,173 vs 1,892
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900KS
- Stronger multi-core score: 43 vs 40
- 60% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,953 vs 8,087
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700 | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCLGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+49% | 127 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700 | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 4 GHz+60% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | — | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700 | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700 | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700 | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700 | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,173+15%Top 45% | 1,892Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,087Bottom 40% | 9,953+23%Top 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,529Bottom 43% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,287Bottom 35% | — |
| PassMark | 20,583+6%Bottom 47% | 19,345Bottom 42% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,255+8%Bottom 48% | 3,025Bottom 42% |
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