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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-9700K vs Core i9-9900K

The Core i7-9700K is same performance as the Core i9-9900K on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $204.07 cheaper!

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$242.93View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 27% cheaper – $242.93 vs $447.00
Up to 26% better value for money

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$447.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 27% more expensive – $447.00 vs $242.93

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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Elden Ring2022

Core i7-9700K

156FPS

Core i9-9900K

156FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-9700K

253FPS

Core i9-9900K

254FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-9700K

209FPS

Core i9-9900K

209FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-9700K

653FPS

Core i9-9900K

654FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-9700K

624FPS

Core i9-9900K

624FPS

Fortnite2017

330FPS

330FPS

581FPS

582FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-9700K

528FPS

Core i9-9900K

528FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-9700K

37%

Core i9-9900K

37%

Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Threadshelp

Core i9-9900K has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-9700K

12 MB

Core i9-9900K

16 MB

Core i9-9900K has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz

Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-9700K

4.9 GHz

Core i9-9900K

5 GHz

Core i9-9900K boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-9700K

95W

Core i9-9900K

95W

Pricehelp

Core i7-9700K

$242.93

Core i9-9900K

$447.00

Core i7-9700K is $204.07 cheaper.

Core i7-9700KCore i9-9900K

LGA1151

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LGA1151

Coffee Lake

Codenamehelp

Coffee Lake-R

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

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UHD Graphics 630

2666 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2666 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-9700K or Core i9-9900K?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-9700K or Core i9-9900K?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-9700K and Core i9-9900K?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-9700K scores 37/100, Core i9-9900K scores 37/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-9700K or Core i9-9900K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-9700K or Core i9-9900K?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.