The Core i7-9700KF is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7600K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$116.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7600K
- Up to 34% cheaper – CA$228.88 vs CA$344.88
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 91 vs 95 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-9700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-9700KF vs Core i5-7600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$344.88
66%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.79/FPS
68%
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
188
98%
Min 1% FPS
125
98%
Price, CA$
CA$228.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.21/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700KF vs Core i5-7600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-9700KF vs Core i5-7600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700KF vs Core i5-7600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $374.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
