Intel Core i7-9700K

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i7-9700K
$211–$233estimated range · from catalog price Oct 19, 2026Seen 14% off

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

Compute rankTop 67% of CPUs
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ReleasedOct 2018
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Cores8
Threads8
SocketLGA1151
MemoryDDR4
Base clock3.60 GHz
Boost clock4.90 GHz
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.

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

Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class. See all 10 →

Budget pairings2 lower-tier compatible options
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Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.

Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options

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 58% of CPUs
Threads8
Higher than 18% of CPUs
Boost clock4.9 GHZ
Higher than 60% of CPUs
RAM speed2666 MT/s
Higher than 31% of CPUs
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