Intel Core i7-9700K
Intel Core i9-9900K and Core i7-9700K Review: The Core i7-9700K is an even worse proposition in my opinion, although we haven’t had time to test thermal performance properly, it does seem to run hotter than the 8700K, despite being soldered. It also consumes quite a bit more power and offers a minor performance bump. I would liken this comparison to the RTX 2070 and GTX 1080, in the sense that the newer product is faster by a small margin while costing a little more. Unfortunately whereas the RTX 2070 uses a little less power than the GTX 1080, the 9700K isn’t more fuel efficient than the 8700K.
- As reviewed by TechSpot on Oct 2018
8
Cores
8
Threads
3.6 GHz
Base Clock
4.9 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 1151
Socket
95 W
TDP
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Integrated Graphics
$199
Price
| Release date: | Oct 19, 2018 | Price at Launch: | $374 |
| Cores: | 8 | Threads: | 8 |
| Base Clock: | 3.6 GHz | Boost Clock: | 4.9 GHz |
| Type: | Desktop | Multithreading: | No |
| L2 Cache: | 2 MB | L3 Cache: | 12 MB |
| Box Cooler: | No | TDP: | 95 W |
| Socket: | Socket LGA 1151 | Memory Support: | DDR4‑2666 |
| Codename: | Coffee Lake-R | Process Size: | 14 nm |
| Integrated Graphics: | Yes | iGPU Model: | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| NPU: | No | PCIe Support: | PCIe 3.0, 16 Lanes |
Performance Benchmarks
All benchmark data reflects aggregated results from dozens of tests conducted in TechSpot’s labs and compiled from our full library of CPU reviews. Single-core productivity scores are based primarily on Cinebench and Adobe Photoshop workloads. Multi-core results draw from Cinebench, Blender, Corona Benchmark, 7-Zip, Adobe Premiere Pro, and shader compilation tests. CPU gaming benchmarks are all 1080p runs (explainer) as published on TechSpot.
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Gaming Performance
Price History
Intel Core i7-9700K pricing
| Price | Date | |
| Current | $199 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Highest* | $310 | May 1, 2025 |
| Lowest* | $189 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Average | $242 | |
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Intel Core i9-9900K and Core i7-9700K Review: The Core i7-9700K is an even worse proposition in my opinion, although we haven’t had time to test thermal performance properly, it does seem to run hotter than the 8700K, despite being soldered. It also consumes quite a bit more power and offers a minor performance bump. I would liken this comparison to the RTX 2070 and GTX 1080, in the sense that the newer product is faster by a small margin while costing a little more. Unfortunately whereas the RTX 2070 uses a little less power than the GTX 1080, the 9700K isn’t more fuel efficient than the 8700K.
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