The Core i7-9800X is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700KF, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$101.53 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-9800X
- Up to 29% cheaper – CA$243.35 vs CA$344.88
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-9700KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
Core i7-9800X vs Core i7-9700KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
97%
Min 1% FPS
123
97%
Price, CA$
CA$243.35
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.3/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$344.88
70%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.79/FPS
73%
Core i7-9800X vs Core i7-9700KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-9800X vs Core i7-9700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9800X vs Core i7-9700KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
73%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | $374.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
16.5 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
