Intel Core i7-9700 vs Intel Core i7-9700T

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Intel Core i7-9700 or Intel Core i7-9700 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-9700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9700T features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 9000
9 Generation 9
Intel Core i7-9700 Name Intel Core i7-9700T
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-9700T has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
8x Cores 8x
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-9700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
12 Direct X 12
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
9.5 Generation 9.5
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
192 Shaders 192
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-9700T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
335 $ Release price 520 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
13350
13350
Intel Core i7-9700T
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
10812
10812

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202
Intel Core i7-9700T
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
5784
5784

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714
Intel Core i7-9700T
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
5465
5465

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3725
3725
Intel Core i7-9700T
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
3200
3200

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570
Intel Core i7-9700T
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
1463
1463

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1218
1218
Intel Core i7-9700T
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
1077
1077