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Intel Core i7-9700K vs Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i7-9700K
36.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i9-9900K
41.3Inno Score
35.8Single-core37.4
35.4Multi-core40.5
39.8Gamingspec-based47.4
0 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i9-9900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.3 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5) and single-core (+2). 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 35
  • 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
  • 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
  • 28% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,400 vs 9,700
  • 25% higher PassMark: 18,023 vs 14,397

General

General comparison: Intel Core i7-9700K versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i7-9700KIntel Core i9-9900K
Announced20182018
SocketLGA1151-v2LGA1151-v2
Process14 nm14 nm
Base TDP95 W95 W
Max turbo power119 W119 W
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i7-9700K versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i7-9700KIntel Core i9-9900K
Cores88
Performance cores88
Efficiency cores00
Threads816+100%
Base clock3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock4.9 GHz5 GHz+2%
L2 cache2 MB2 MB
L3 cache12 MB16 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i7-9700K versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i7-9700KIntel Core i9-9900K
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock1,200 MHz1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i7-9700K versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i7-9700KIntel Core i9-9900K
Memory supportDDR4-2666DDR4-2666
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i7-9700K versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i7-9700KIntel Core i9-9900K
PCIe version33
CPU PCIe lanes1616

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i7-9700K versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i7-9700KIntel Core i9-9900K
Cinebench R23 (single)1,250Bottom 26%1,280+2%Bottom 28%
Cinebench R23 (multi)9,700Bottom 30%12,400+28%Bottom 44%
PassMark14,397Bottom 30%18,023+25%Bottom 38%
PassMark (single thread)2,856Bottom 36%2,908+2%Bottom 39%
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