Intel Core i7-8700K vs Intel Core i7-9700K
37.3Single-core39
34.7Multi-core35.5
38.5Gamingspec-based39.8
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-8700K scores 36.4 against 37.6 for Intel Core i7-9700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-9700K edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- 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 i7-8700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700K | 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 i7-8700K | 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 i7-8700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 33% | 1,680+8%Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,800Bottom 35% | 7,000+3%Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270+2%Bottom 29% | 1,250Bottom 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Bottom 32% | 9,700+5%Bottom 34% |
| PassMark | 13,900Bottom 23% | 14,300+3%Bottom 25% |
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