The Core i9-9900KS is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $290.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900KS
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-9700F
- Up to 53% cheaper – $259.00 vs $549.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 49% less energy – 65 vs 127 Watts
Core i9-9900KS vs Core i7-9700F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, $
$549.99
47%
Value, $/FPS
$2.58/FPS
48%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
210
99%
Min 1% FPS
145
99%
Price, $
$259
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.23/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900KS 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
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9900KS vs Core i7-9700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900KS vs Core i7-9700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 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
75%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 28th, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $513.00 | MSRP | $333.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake-R | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 127 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 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 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
