Core i7-9700F

Name: Intel Core i7-9700F
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.3 (59 reviews)

8 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.7 GHz on FCLGA1151.

4.3 · 59 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.7 GHz

L3 cache

12 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming8

Productivity8

Single-core8

Multi-core33

Power efficiency7

Lab scores

Performance score8

Cores8

Threads8

Boost clock (GHz)4.7 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p18 fps

1440p14 fps

4K10 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Coffee Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1151
Release year: 2019
Total cores: 8
Threads: 8
Integrated graphics: None

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.0 GHz
Boost clock: 4.7 GHz
Multiplier: 30
L1 cache: 512 KB
L2 cache: 2 MB
L3 cache: 12 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2666
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 42.671 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $323

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

People love how it runs games without stuttering or overheating. The usual gripe is that it's locked, so you can't overclock and get extra performance out of it.

Pros

Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Handles heavy multitasking with ease
Gaming performance feels smooth and steady
Runs cool without a fancy cooler

Cons

No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
Limited to eight threads total
No overclocking support at all

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-9700F

An eight-core, eight-thread desktop CPU that trades hyperthreading for better thermal efficiency, making it a solid, no-frills workhorse.

Get it if you need a solid, no-fuss eight-core CPU for a midrange gaming PC without integrated graphics. Skip it if you want modern multitasking with hyper-threading, or need a GPU-free build for troubleshooting.