Intel Core i7-9700KF

9th‑Gen Coffee Lake Refresh i7 (8C/8T, 3.6/4.9 GHz) for LGA1151 300‑series; unlocked and no iGPU. Strong for 1080p/1440p gaming. Launched Q1 2019; 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

Released in Q1 2019, the Intel Core i7-9700KF is a 9th‑Gen Coffee Lake Refresh desktop CPU with 8 cores and 8 threads, a 3.6 GHz base and up to 4.9 GHz Turbo. It fits the LGA1151 socket on Intel 300‑series motherboards and supports DDR4‑2666 memory. Intel now lists the part as discontinued.

Positioned as a high_end i7, it exists for buyers who want an unlocked 8‑core chip and don’t need integrated graphics. It’s a strong pick for 1080p and 1440p gaming, office/productivity, and mid‑range video editing when paired with a discrete GPU. Unique: the F‑suffix means no iGPU, while the K‑suffix enables multiplier overclocking.

Tierhigh_endReleased2019LifecycleDiscontinued
Best for
  • 1080p gaming
  • 1440p gaming
  • video editing
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

Product highlights

  • 8 Cores/ 8 Threads
  • 3. 60 GHz up to 4. 90 GHz Max Turbo Frequency/ 12 MB Cache
  • Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets
  • Discrete GPU – No Processor Graphics
  • Intel Optane Memory Supported

Specifications

Cores
8
Threads
8
Base clock
3.6 GHZ
Boost clock
4.9 GHZ
TDP
95 W
Cache
12 MB
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
No
Hyper Threading
No
Turbo Boost
Yes
Socket
FCLGA1151
Memory
DDR4
Ram Speed
2666 MHz
Processor Generation
9

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