Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i7-9700K (2018, Coffee Lake Refresh): 8-core unlocked LGA1151 CPU with UHD 630 for 300-series boards; now discontinued.

Performance More powerful than 39% of CPUs

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Cores8
Threads8
Base clock3.60 GHz
Boost clock4.90 GHz
MemoryDDR4
TDP95 W
Cache12 MB
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Product overview

Launched in Q4 2018, the Core i7-9700K is a 9th‑Gen Intel Core (Coffee Lake Refresh) desktop CPU for LGA1151 and 300‑series motherboards. It offers 8 cores/8 threads, a 3.6 GHz base and up to 4.9 GHz turbo, 12 MB cache, Intel UHD 630 graphics, and a 95 W TDP. It is now discontinued.

Positioned as a high_end i7, it existed for buyers who wanted strong single‑thread speed and eight physical cores on the mature DDR4‑2666 platform. It’s well suited to 1080p and 1440p gaming, light streaming, and everyday productivity or entry‑level video editing. Unique note: unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

Tierhigh_endReleased2018-10-08LifecycleDiscontinued 2021
Best for
  • 1080p gaming
  • 1440p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

Product highlights

  • 8 Cores / 8 Threads
  • 3.60 GHz up to 4.90 GHz / 12 MB Cache
  • Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets
  • Intel Optane Memory Supported
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • Cooling device not included - Processor Only
  • Memory Support Maximum Capacity 64 GB Memory Support DDR4 2666 MHz ECC Memory No Channel Architecture Dual Channel Maximum Memory Bandwidth 41 GB/s

Specifications

Cores
8
Threads
8
Base clock
3.6 GHZ
Boost clock
4.9 GHZ
TDP
95 W
Cache
12 MB
Bus Speed
8GT/s
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
No
Hyper Threading
No
Turbo Boost
Yes
Socket
LGA1151
Memory
DDR4
Ram Speed
2666 MT/s
Processor Generation
9

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Compatible RAM kits