Intel Core i9-10900X | Intel Core i7-9700F | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-10900X or Intel Core i7-9700F - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-10900X has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-10900X was released in Q4/2019. The Intel Core i7-9700F has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-9700F was released in Q2/2019. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Core i 10000X (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 9000 (34) |
10 | Generation | 9 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Coffee Lake S Refresh |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-9900X | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-10700F |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-10900X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900X is 3.70 GHz (4.70 GHz) while the Intel Core i7-9700F has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700F is at 3.00 GHz (4.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-9700F |
10 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.70 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-10900X can use up to 256 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 93.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-9700F supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-9700F |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-10900X is 165 W, while the Intel Core i7-9700F has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-9700F |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-10900X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 19.25 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-9700F is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-9700F |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | LGA 1151-2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
590 $ | Release price | 520 $ |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Intel Core i7-9700F |
Unknown | HP Pavilion 595-p0510ng Desktop PC HP Pavilion TP01-0012ng Desktop PC GameMachines Trinity Gaming PC - Intel i7-9700F HP Pavilion Gaming 790-0532ng Desktop PC |