Intel Core i7-9700E vs Intel Core i7-7700

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Intel Core i7-9700E or Intel Core i7-9700E – 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 i7-9700E 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 i7-9700E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-7700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 7000
9 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-9700E Name Intel Core i7-7700
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700E has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700E is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-7700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
8 Threads 8
8x Cores 4x
8 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700E 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 i7-7700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD 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 / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 DDR4-2400
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700E 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 i7-7700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
335 $ Release price 310 $
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Kaby Lake S
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700E
8C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
6802
6802
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4284
4284

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700E
8C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
6120
6120
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4081
4081

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700E
8C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
1431
1431
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1272
1272

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700E
8C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
1167
1167
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1066
1066