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The Core i7-9700KF is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $79.95 more expensive!

Advantages of the Core i7-9700KF

  • A slightly faster CPU for gaming

Advantages of the Core i7-8700

  • Up to 36% cheaper$145.05 vs $225.00
  • A better value for money for gaming
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
  • Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics

Core i7-9700KF vs Core i7-8700 for Gaming

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Core i7-9700KF vs Core i7-8700 in My Games

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i7-9700KF vs Core i7-8700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo

Core i7-9700KF

Jan 8th, 2019


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1695

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

7196

100%

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo

Core i7-8700

Oct 5th, 2017


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1537

91%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

5982

83%

Performance Specifications

The Core i7-9700KF vs Core i7-8700 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo

Core i7-9700KF

Jan 8th, 2019


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%

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo

Core i7-8700

Oct 5th, 2017


Cores

6-core

75%

L3 Cache

12 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.2 GHz

89%

Turbo Frequency

4.6 GHz

94%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2666 MHz

100%

Specifications

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Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo

Core i7-9700KF

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo

Core i7-8700

General
Jan 8th, 2019
Release DateOct 5th, 2017
$374.00MSRP
$303.00
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Coffee LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
95 WPower Consumption
65 W
Performance
8
Cores6
8Threads
12
3.6 GHz
Base Frequency3.2 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Frequency4.6 GHz
12 MBL3 Cache12 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 2666 MHzRAMDDR4 @ 2666 MHz
NoIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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Core i7-9700KF and Core i7-8700 vs Other CPUs

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