Intel Core i7-9700F vs Intel Core i7-9700

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Intel Core i7-9700F or Intel Core i7-9700F – 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 i7-9700F 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 i7-9700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
9 Generation 9
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 9000
Intel Core i7-9700F Name Intel Core i7-9700
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700F 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 i7-9700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700 is 3.0 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
8 Threads 8
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
8x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700F does not have integrated 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.
-- Generation 9.5
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- Shaders 192
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Direct X 12
 
 

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.
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700F 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 i7-9700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151-2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
520 $ Release price 335 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

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

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
8540
8540
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
8540
8540

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

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

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

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

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6520
6520
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6520
6520

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3848
3848
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3725
3725

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3644
3644
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3644
3644

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

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

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1491
1491
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1491
1491

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

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

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1181
1181
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1181
1181

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
465
465
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
465
465

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
209
209
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
209
209