Intel Core i7-8700 vs Intel Core i7-9700K
35.3Single-core39
33.3Multi-core35.5
37.9Gaming39.8
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-870013 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-9700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.6 to 35, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+4) and Multi-core (+2). Intel Core i7-8700 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 i7-8700
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 39 vs 35
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 2 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | 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 i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500 | 1,680+12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,400 | 7,000+9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230 | 1,250+2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,400 | 9,700+15% |
| PassMark | 13,000 | 14,300+10% |
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