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Core i7-9700T

8 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.3 GHz on FCLGA1151.

3.9 · 14 votes

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Cores
8
Threads
8
Boost
4.3 GHz
L3 cache
12 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming6
Productivity6
Single-core6
Multi-core33
Power efficiency5

Lab scores

Performance score6
Cores8
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)4.3 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p13 fps
1440p11 fps
4K7 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Coffee Lake
Process node
14 nm
Socket
FCLGA1151
Release year
2019
Total cores
8
Threads
8
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Clocks & cache
Base clock
2.0 GHz
Boost clock
4.3 GHz
Multiplier
20
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)
35W
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

Owners love how cool and quiet it runs for a compact build. The usual gripe is it feels sluggish in heavy multitasking compared to newer chips.

Pros
  • Gaming runs cool without throttling
  • Sips power in a tiny case
  • Quiet enough for a living room
  • Handles everyday tasks without breaking a sweat
Cons
  • No real overclocking support
  • Only eight threads total
  • Lacks modern platform features
Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-9700T

Intel's i7-9700T is a low-power, 8-core desktop CPU that trades hyper-threading for dramatically lower heat and fan noise.

Get it if you need a low-power chip for a compact office or media PC that stays cool without a loud fan. Skip it if you want to do heavy video editing or gaming, as its limited threads will hold you back.

Buy it if…

  • Buy it if you need a low-power office PC that stays quiet.
  • Buy it if you're building a compact home theater machine.
  • Buy it if you want a cheap upgrade for an older 1151 motherboard.
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