Intel Core i7-9700K vs Intel Core i9-9900K
Compare specifications, catalog tier, and the lowest-priced compatible motherboard recorded by GixCore.
Verdict from catalog tier data Intel Core i9-9900K is classified one tier above Intel Core i7-9700K (Enthusiast vs High End).
| Specification | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest compatible board | $70 · BIOSTAR TB360-BTC D+ | $70 · BIOSTAR TB360-BTC D+ |
| Catalog tier | High End | Enthusiast |
| Bus Speed | 8GT/s | 8 GT/s |
| Cache Memory | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Chipset | — | Intel 300 Series |
| Generation | — | 9 |
| Hyper Threading | No | Yes |
| Number Of Threads | 8 | 16 |
| Turbo Boost | Yes | 2.0 |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHZ | 5 GHZ |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Core Frequency | 3.6 GHZ | 3.6 GHZ |
| ECC Support | No | No |
| Max Memory Size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Number Of Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Processor Generation | 9 | 9 |
| Ram | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Ram Speed | 2666 MT/s | 2666 MT/s |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
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