Intel Core i7-9700KF

Intel Core i7-9700KF
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i7-9700KF is based on the proven Coffee Lake S Refresh architecture from Intel. Even today, several years after its introduction, it remains a solid option for versatile PC systems. This processor, manufactured in a 14 nm process, provides a thoroughly reliable basis for everyday use.

Its single-core performance reaches 74 points in Cinebench 2024. This means it is still capable of running many applications smoothly, which always surprises us positively. In multi-core performance, it achieves 532 points. This makes it a decent choice for multitasking and generally more demanding tasks.

The 12 MB Level 3 cache contributes significantly to a responsive system experience. Stable data supply is guaranteed by the maximum memory bandwidth of 43 GB/s. Since the Intel Core i7-9700KF does not have an integrated graphics unit, it is designed for use with a dedicated graphics card. It thus provides a good platform for systems where a powerful graphics card is already planned.

We see this processor as a cost-effective and robust component that reliably fulfills its tasks.
  • Solid Single-Core Performance (74 points in Cinebench 2024)
  • Good Multi-Core Performance (532 points in Cinebench 2024)
  • Based on the Coffee Lake S Refresh architecture
  • Optimal for systems with dedicated graphics card

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 239 / 474
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 246 / 454
In segment Desktop
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core

Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
75 pts
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
75 pts
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.90 GHz
74 pts
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C / 6T · 4.60 GHz
73 pts
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C / 6T · 4.60 GHz
73 pts
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core

Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
568 pts
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
545 pts
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.90 GHz
532 pts
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
4C / 8T · 4.90 GHz
510 pts
AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
4C / 8T · 4.90 GHz
510 pts
Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
8C / 16T · 4.70 GHz
1,354 pts
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
12C / 24T · 4.70 GHz
1,354 pts
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.90 GHz
1,336 pts
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C / 16T · 5.00 GHz
1,333 pts
Intel Processor 300
2C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
1,331 pts
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
10,489 pts
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
10,489 pts
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.60 GHz
10,326 pts
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C / 12T · 4.30 GHz
10,209 pts
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
10,202 pts
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon Silver 4314
16C / 32T · 3.40 GHz
1,596
Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C / 8T · 4.80 GHz
1,592
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.90 GHz
1,589
Intel Xeon Gold 6342
24C / 48T · 3.50 GHz
1,586
Intel Xeon Platinum 8358
32C / 64T · 3.40 GHz
1,583
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-13500T
14C / 20T · 3.40 GHz
7,420
Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C / 32T · 3.00 GHz
7,362
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.60 GHz
7,361
AMD Ryzen 7 4700S
8C / 16T · 3.60 GHz
7,262
Intel Xeon E5-2666 v3
10C / 20T · 3.20 GHz
7,250
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C / 8T · 4.30 GHz
1,304
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
8C / 16T · 4.60 GHz
1,304
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.90 GHz
1,302
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C / 24T · 4.60 GHz
1,300
Intel Xeon Gold 6354
18C / 36T · 3.60 GHz
1,298
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-11600
6C / 12T · 2.80 GHz
7,422
Intel Xeon E-2336
6C / 12T · 2.90 GHz
7,422
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.60 GHz
7,421
Intel Xeon Silver 4215
8C / 16T · 2.70 GHz
7,408
Intel Xeon E5-2650L v4
14C / 28T · 2.00 GHz
7,369
Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Blender 3.1 Benchmark
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-11400
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
135
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
135
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.60 GHz
134
Intel Core i5-11500
6C / 12T · 3.70 GHz
129
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
8C / 16T · 3.30 GHz
128
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C / 128T · 3.20 GHz
28.9 s
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C / 64T · 3.80 GHz
44.5 s
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.60 GHz
288.4 s
Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4
6C / 12T · 3.60 GHz
290.2 s
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C / 12T · 3.70 GHz
292.5 s
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C / 12T · 4.40 GHz
562
Intel Core i9-10900
10C / 20T · 5.20 GHz
562
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.90 GHz
557
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C / 16T · 5.10 GHz
555
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C / 8T · 4.90 GHz
549
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C / 16T · 3.00 GHz
4,188
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
4,167
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
4,164
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
6C / 12T · 3.70 GHz
4,163
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz
4,160
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
215 cb
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
215 cb
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.90 GHz
214 cb
Intel Xeon E-2224G
4C / 4T · 4.70 GHz
212 cb
Intel Xeon E-2278GE
8C / 16T · 4.70 GHz
212 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C / 16T · 3.60 GHz
1,529 cb
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
1,524 cb
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.60 GHz
1,520 cb
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
6C / 12T · 4.15 GHz
1,516 cb
Intel Core i5-10500
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
1,491 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i7 (300)
CPU groupIntel Core i 9000 (34)
ArchitectureCoffee Lake S Refresh
Technology14 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 1151-2
Generation9
Predecessor
SuccessorIntel Core i7-10700KF
Q2/2020

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads8 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 8x
Frequency: 3.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 4.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (8 Cores): 4.60 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache12.00 MB
OverclockingYes

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2666
42.7 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory128 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP95 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.100 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release dateQ4/2018
Release price520 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i7-9700KF
Intel Core i7-9700KF
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