Core i7-9700KF

Name: Intel Core i7-9700KF
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.9 (52 reviews)

8 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.9 GHz on FCLGA1151.

3.9 · 52 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.9 GHz

L3 cache

12 MB

TDP

95W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming9

Productivity9

Single-core9

Multi-core33

Power efficiency8

Lab scores

Performance score9

Cores8

Threads8

Boost clock (GHz)4.9 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p20 fps

1440p16 fps

4K11 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: 3.6 GHz
Boost clock: 4.9 GHz
Multiplier: 36 (unlocked)
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): 95W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $374

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love its strong gaming performance and easy overclocking. The common complaint is the lack of integrated graphics, which is a hassle if your GPU fails.

Pros

Handles heavy games without stuttering
Runs cool on midrange air coolers
Overclocking headroom is genuinely useful
Reliable daily driver for years

Cons

No integrated graphics support
Runs hot under heavy load
Locked multiplier limits overclocking

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-9700KF

The Intel Core i7-9700KF is an eight-core, eight-thread desktop CPU that trades integrated graphics for a lower price and a moderate overclocking headroom.

Get it if you want strong gaming performance and don't mind missing integrated graphics for a slightly lower price. Skip it if you need a CPU for heavy multitasking or video editing, as newer models offer better value.