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Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-9700KF

Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-9700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-9700KF

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel BX80684I79700KF Intel Core i7-9700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo Unlocked without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $280 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-9700KF

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo
Intel BX80684I79700KF Intel Core i7-9700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo Unlocked without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $280 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-9700KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-9700KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900K is 478 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-9700KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K

  • Performs up to 2% better in New World than Core i7-9700KF - 123 vs 121 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700KF - 20 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-9700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700KF

  • Up to 30% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - $280.0 vs $399.99
  • Up to 29% better value when playing New World than Core i9-10900K - $2.31 vs $3.25 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900K - 95 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of New World.
New World

New World

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

123

100%

Value, $/FPS

$3.25/FPS

71%

Price, $

$399.99

70%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo
Core i7-9700KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

121

98%

Value, $/FPS

$2.31/FPS

100%

Price, $

$280

100%

Value Winner

Intel BX80684I79700KF Intel Core i7-9700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo Unlocked without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $280 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo
Core i7-9700KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1749

100%

Multi-Core

9163

100%

Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo
Core i7-9700KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1666

95%

Multi-Core

7107

77%

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo

Intel Core i9-10900K

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Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo

Intel Core i7-9700KF

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateJan 8th, 2019
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores8
20
Threads8
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-10900K or Core i7-9700KF

New World, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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