The Core i7-9700K is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700F and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's $21.42 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 9% cheaper – $211.91 vs $233.33
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-9700F
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-9700F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€211.91
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.1/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
99%
Min 1% FPS
125
98%
Price, €
€233.33
90%
Value, €/FPS
€1.22/FPS
90%
Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-9700F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Best Looking
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-9700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-9700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $385.00 | MSRP | $333.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
