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

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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 i7-9700KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 9000
9 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-9700F Name Intel Core i7-9700KF
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 i7-9700KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
8 Threads 8
8x Cores 8x
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9700KF does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
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-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
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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
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
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 95 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 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 i7-9700KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2018
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
520 $ Release price 520 $
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151-2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
10326
10326
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
8540
8540

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7421
7421
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7361
7361
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
6972
6972
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6520
6520

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4164
4164
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3848
3848

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1589
1589
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1520
1520
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1491
1491

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1336
1336
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1181
1181

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1302
1302
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1218
1218