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Intel

Intel Core i7-9700K desktop processor OEM

SKU CH-K8HM-4A4BR

Eight-core desktop CPU reaching 4.9 GHz turbo with 12 MB L3 cache and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630

  • Product nameCore i7-9700K
  • CPU cores8-Core
  • CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Maximum turbo clock4.9 GHz
  • TDP rating95 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • 8 cores at up to 4.9 GHz turbo for responsive gaming and creative workloads
  • 12 MB L3 cache keeps large data sets close to the cores
  • Integrated UHD Graphics 630 at 1.2 GHz max dynamic frequency handles display output without a discrete card
  • 95 W TDP on 14 nm Coffee Lake silicon balances performance and thermals
  • LGA 1151 300-series socket with DDR4 dual-channel memory support for platform compatibility

8-Core Coffee Lake processor for gaming

The Intel Core i7-9700K is an 8-core, 8-thread desktop CPU built on 14nm Coffee Lake architecture. Base frequency sits at 3.6 GHz with a maximum turbo of 4.9 GHz. It targets users who want strong single-thread speed and multi-core throughput for gaming, content creation and general productivity without stepping up to a higher core-count tier.

LGA 1151 (300 Series) platform limits

The processor fits only motherboards with an LGA 1151 socket wired for the 300-series chipset. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 runs at a base of 350 MHz and can reach 1.2 GHz dynamically, providing display output when a discrete graphics card is not installed. A thermal solution is not included in the box.

Upgrade path from quad-core or locked 8th Gen chips

Builders moving from a 4-core or non-K 8th Generation processor gain two additional cores, higher turbo headroom and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The jump makes sense when workloads scale beyond four threads or when higher sustained clocks reduce frame-time variance in CPU-bound titles. It does not suit buyers who need more than eight threads or who require a platform with newer I/O standards.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $106.99
Cheaper than about 64% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 8-Core
Typical for this category: the median of 271 items is 8.
Maximum turbo clock 4.9 GHz
Higher than about 60% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineCore i7 9th Gen
Model nameBX80684I79700K
Product nameCore i7-9700K
Performance
Working frequency3.6 GHz
Bus speed8 GT/s
Processor
CPU cores8-Core
CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
Maximum turbo clock4.9 GHz
TDP rating95 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameCoffee Lake
CPU threads8-Threads
Level 3 cache12 MB
Process node14 nm
Virtualization supportYes
Max PCIe lanes16
Memory
Supported memoryDDR4
Channel configuration2
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel HD Graphics 630
GPU base clock350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency1.2 GHz
Ports & slots
PCIe generation3.0
Compatibility
Compatible systemsWindows 11

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 8-core 9700K or a 6-core alternative for multitasking?

The 9700K has 8 cores and 8 threads at 3.6 GHz base with 4.9 GHz max turbo, giving more parallel throughput than a 6-core chip for rendering or heavy multitasking.

What does the 4.9 GHz max turbo deliver in everyday workloads?

The 4.9 GHz peak applies to one or two cores under light loads; sustained all-core speeds sit lower, so gaming and burst tasks benefit while long renders run nearer the 3.6 GHz base.

Does the LGA 1151 300-series socket limit memory speed or PCIe lanes?

The processor supports dual-channel DDR4 and 8 GT/s bus speed; memory frequency and PCIe lane count are set by the 300-series chipset, not the CPU itself.

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