Product Comparison: Intel Core i7-9700K vs Intel Core i9-9900K


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i7-9700K
Core i9-9900K
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The new 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9700K processor, codenamed Coffee Lake microarchitecture. Designed for Intel LGA 1151 desktop platform. Belongs to the family of high-performance Core i7 processors.
New 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K processor, codenamed Coffee Lake microarchitecture. Designed for Intel LGA 1151 desktop platform. Belongs to the family of high-performance Core i9 processors.
Package Size
Height
4.57 in.
4.61 in.
Width
3.98 in.
4.41 in.
Depth
2.76 in.
2.91 in.
Weight
1.8 lbs.
1.1 lbs.

Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i9-9900K

Details
Socket
FCLGA1151
FCLGA1151
Lithography
14 nm
14 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Coffee Lake
Coffee Lake
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor
  • I have this with a Prime Z390-A mobo and an RTX 2060 Super GPU, and all new games so fun look and run marvelously on max settings.
  • Amazing CPU. Works amazing with a msi z390a pro motherboard.
  • Works well with the latest games without problems.
  • The CPU works great and is a beast I highly recommend it. Easy to install.
  • Not the correct socket, no intel markings.
Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor
  • It is easy to install and overclock.
  • Install and overclocking on this chip went extremely well.
  • This chip is a beast. Very easy to install.
  • Installed easily and not issues building on Asus Maximus mobo.
  • 7 days after install it died. Horrible job intel.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
8
8
CPU Threads
8
16
Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
5 GHz
Max TDP
95 W
95 W
Max Temperature
100 °C
100 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i9-9900K

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor
  • I installed this on the Gigabyte Aorus Z390 Pro because it has good VRMs and supports up to 5.0GHz overclocking.
  • Really great CPU. This chip overclocked pretty easily.
  • Perfect CPU for gaming and multitasking.
  • Overclocking is fine, and temps are great with the h100i pro.
  • No issues with temps so far - currently using an NZXT AIO water cooler.
Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor
  • Super fast gaming processor. High performance.
  • The computer runs perfectly, very smoothly, without any cartons.
  • This CPU is a beast! I installed this with a liquid cooler and even in the top end games out now it does not struggle to keep this thing cool.
  • I had no issues installing the chip and it runs great.
  • Easy to install, easy to boost, handles everything I throw at it.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
256 kB
256 kB
L2 Cache Size
2048 kB
2048 kB
L3 Cache Size
12000 kB
16000 kB
Max Memory Size
128 GB
128 GB
Memory Types
DDR4
DDR4
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
41.6 GB/s
41.6 GB/s

Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i9-9900K

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor
  • The MSI board offers a very simple overclocking tool, and almost immediately I was running at 4.6ghz on the CPU and 3000mhz on the memory.
  • The system is very quiet. Great memory performance.
  • Paired with 3000mhz DDR4 memory I am now getting steady FPS range around 108.
  • Working great with new MB and memory.
  • Excellent memory compatibility. Amazing performance.
Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor
  • Super easy to install and is super fast.
  • This CPU is easy to install, fast, and so far glitch-free.
  • Very nice packaging and easy installation. Supports excellent memory type.
  • 8 cores in a ring bus with low inter-core and memory latency allows this CPU to excel at any task.
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
12
12
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI
eDP/DP/HDMI
Graphics Video Max Memory
64 GB
64 GB
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1200 MHz
1200 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
350 MHz
350 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel UHD Graphics 630

Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i9-9900K

Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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