Intel Core i7-9700F

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i7-9700F
$235–$260estimated range · from catalog price Jul 29, 2026

Intel Core i7-9700F: 9th‑gen 8‑core LGA1151 CPU (3.0/4.7 GHz) with no iGPU; strong 1080p/1440p gaming and productivity. Launched Q2 2019; now discontinued.

Compute rankTop 72% of CPUs
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Released2019
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Cores8
Threads8
SocketLGA1151
MemoryDDR4
Base clock3 GHz
Boost clock4.70 GHz
TDP65 W
Cache12 MB
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Product overview

Released in Q2 2019, the Core i7-9700F is a 9th‑gen Intel Core (Coffee Lake Refresh) desktop CPU for LGA1151/300‑series motherboards. It has 8 cores and 8 threads at 3.0 GHz base and up to 4.7 GHz Turbo, a 65 W TDP, 12 MB Smart Cache, and DDR4‑2666 support. The F‑suffix denotes no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required. Intel now lists this SKU as discontinued.

Positioned in the high_end tier for its generation, it existed to offer an 8‑core i7 for dedicated‑GPU builds without paying for a K‑series overclocking SKU. It’s a solid choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming and general office/productivity, and it can handle light video editing.

LifecycleDiscontinued
Best for
  • 1080p gaming
  • 1440p gaming
  • video editing
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores8
Higher than 73% of CPUs
Threads8
Higher than 23% of CPUs
Boost clock4.7 GHZ
Higher than 55% of CPUs
RAM speed2666 MHz
Higher than 32% of CPUs
Cores
8
Threads
8
Base clock
3 GHZ
Boost clock
4.7 GHZ
TDP
65 W
Cache
12 MB
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
No
Hyper Threading
No
Turbo Boost
Yes
Socket
LGA1151
Memory
DDR4
Ram Speed
2666 MHz
Processor Generation
9
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Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options