The Core i9-9900K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700F, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $116.22 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-9700F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-9700F
- Up to 34% cheaper – $230.63 vs $346.85
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i9-9900K vs Core i7-9700F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€346.85
66%
Value, €/FPS
€1.8/FPS
67%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
99%
Min 1% FPS
125
98%
Price, €
€230.63
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.21/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900K vs Core i7-9700F 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 i9-9900K vs Core i7-9700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900K vs Core i7-9700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $488.00 | 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 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
