Intel Core i9-9900KF vs Intel Core i7-3689Y

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Intel Core i9-9900KF or Intel Core i9-9900KF – 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 i9-9900KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3689Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3689Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 3000Y
9 Generation 3
Intel Core i9-9900KF Name Intel Core i7-3689Y
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9900KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-3689Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3689Y is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
8 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 2x
16 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3689Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3689Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.0
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 16
-- Release date Q1/2011
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- Shaders 128
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 7
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 13 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 13 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9900KF 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3689Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
14 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2019 Release date Q1/2013
600 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
16.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 1023
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Ivy Bridge Y
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8779
8779
Intel Core i7-3689Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
1199
1199

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8182
8182
Intel Core i7-3689Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
1092
1092

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1650
1650
Intel Core i7-3689Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
507
507