Intel Core i7-9700K vs Intel Core i9-9900K
39Single-core40.4
35.5Multi-core41.2
39.8Gaming47.4
0 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-9900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.5 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+8) and Multi-core (+6). Intel Core i7-9700K 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 i7-9700K
- Lower launch price: $374 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- Stronger Multi-core score: 41 vs 36
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 40
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
- 30% higher PassMark: 18,600 vs 14,300
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680Top 53% | 1,720+2%Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,000Top 57% | 8,800+26%Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,250Top 66% | 1,280+2%Top 62% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Top 59% | 12,400+28%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 14,300Top 64% | 18,600+30%Top 53% |
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