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Why is Intel Core i9-9900K better than Intel Core i7-9700K?

• 8 more CPU threads?
  16vs8
• 27.41% higher PassMark result?
  18536vs14548
• 4MB bigger L3 cache?
  16MBvs12MB
• 36.62% higher Cinebench R20 (multi) result?
  4995vs3656
• 165.8seconds faster Blender (classroom) result?
  544secondsvs709.8seconds
• 7.69% higher Cinebench R20 (single) result?
  518vs481
• 60. 6seconds faster Blender (bmw27) result?
  164.2secondsvs224.8seconds
• Uses multithreading?

Intel Core i7-9700K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

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Intel Core i5-10600K

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Intel Core i9-9900

Intel Core i7-9700K

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Intel Core i7-8700K

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Apple M1 Pro (10-core)

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Intel Core i7-13700K

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Intel Core i5-13600K

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Intel Core i9-9900K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Intel Core i7-9700K

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Intel Core i7-9700F

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

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Intel Core i5-12600K

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

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Intel Core i7-8700K

Intel Core i7-9700K

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Intel Core i5-9600K

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Intel Core i7-10700K

Price comparison

Intel Core i7-9700K

Buy used:

€218

Product		Store	Price
	Intel Core i7-9700K Prozessor 3. 6GHz Oct…Intel Core i7-9700K Prozessor 3.6GHz Octa Core LGA1151 CPU		€395
	Intel Core i7-9700K		€220
	INTEL Prozessor CPU Core i7-9700K Socke…INTEL Prozessor CPU Core i7-9700K Socket 1151, 8 Core, Cache 12MB, Up to 3,9GHz		€390
	Intel Core i7-9700K CPU — 3,6GHz — Socke…Intel Core i7-9700K CPU — 3,6GHz — Sockel 1151 — Coffee Lake-S SRELT		€218
	Prozessor i7-9700		€220
	Intel Core i7-9700K, 8C/8T, 3.60-4.90GHz…Intel Core i7-9700K, 8C/8T, 3.60-4.90GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX80684I79700K)		€395

Intel Core i9-9900K

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Value for money

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Gaming

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Reliability

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Performance

CPU speed

8 x 3.6GHz

8 x 3.6GHz

The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.

CPU threads

More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.

turbo clock speed

4.9GHz

When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.

Has an unlocked multiplier

✔Intel Core i7-9700K

✔Intel Core i9-9900K

Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.

L2 cache

A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L3 cache

A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L1 cache

A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L2 core

0.25MB/core

0.25MB/core

More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.

L3 core

1.5MB/core

2MB/core

More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.

Benchmarks

PassMark result

This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.

PassMark result (single)

This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.

Cinebench R20 (multi) result

Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.

Cinebench R20 (single) result

Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.

Geekbench 5 result (multi)

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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

Geekbench 5 result (single)

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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

Blender (bmw27) result

224. 8seconds

164.2seconds

The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.

Blender (classroom) result

709.8seconds

544seconds

The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.

performance per watt

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This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.

Integrated graphics

GPU clock speed

350MHz

350MHz

The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.

GPU turbo

1200MHz

1200MHz

When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.

GPU execution units

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A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.

supported displays

Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.

DirectX version

DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

OpenGL version

OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

OpenCL version

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Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.

texture mapping units (TMUs)

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TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.

render output units (ROPs)

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The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.

Memory

RAM speed

2666MHz

2666MHz

It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.

maximum memory bandwidth

41.6GB/s

41.6GB/s

This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.

DDR memory version

DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.

memory channels

More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.

maximum memory amount

The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.

bus transfer rate

The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.

Supports ECC memory

✖Intel Core i7-9700K

✖Intel Core i9-9900K

Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.

eMMC version

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A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.

bus speed

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The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.

Features

instruction sets

SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX

SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX

Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.

uses multithreading

✖Intel Core i7-9700K

✔Intel Core i9-9900K

Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.

bits executed at a time

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NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.

Has TrustZone

✖Intel Core i7-9700K

✖Intel Core i9-9900K

A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).

front-end width

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The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better

Has NX bit

✔Intel Core i7-9700K

✔Intel Core i9-9900K

NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.

VFP version

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Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.

Miscellaneous

Has AES

✔Intel Core i7-9700K

✔Intel Core i9-9900K

AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.

Price comparison

Intel Core i7-9700K

Buy used:

€218

Product		Store	Price
	Intel Core i7-9700K Prozessor 3.6GHz Oct…Intel Core i7-9700K Prozessor 3.6GHz Octa Core LGA1151 CPU		€395
	Intel Core i7-9700K		€220
	INTEL Prozessor CPU Core i7-9700K Socke…INTEL Prozessor CPU Core i7-9700K Socket 1151, 8 Core, Cache 12MB, Up to 3,9GHz		€390
	Intel Core i7-9700K CPU — 3,6GHz — Socke. ..Intel Core i7-9700K CPU — 3,6GHz — Sockel 1151 — Coffee Lake-S SRELT		€218
	Prozessor i7-9700		€220
	Intel Core i7-9700K, 8C/8T, 3.60-4.90GHz…Intel Core i7-9700K, 8C/8T, 3.60-4.90GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX80684I79700K)		€395

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Intel Core i9-9900K vs i7-9700K: Is the i9 Really the Best Gaming CPU?

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March 29, 2020

Over the past decade, Intel’s Core lineup included of these main product families, the Core i3, i5, and the i7. The first one was meant for offices while the other two were for gamers and content creators. A while back, Intel suddenly introduced a bunch of Core i9 parts. To make matters even more confusing, there isn’t just one i9 family: There’s the mainstream consumer lineup consisting of the Core i9-9900K/9900/9900KF and then there are the HEDT parts comprising of the Core i9-x980, x980XE, etc.

In this post, we’re talking about the mainstream Core i9-9900K which Intel claims is the best gaming CPU money can buy. We’ll be comparing it against the similarly specced Core i7-9700K and decide if it is worth the extra $150.

Intel Core i7-9700K vs i9-9900K: Specifications

On paper, the Core i9 is a factory overclocked i7 with hyperthreading enabled and slightly more L3 cache. While SMT is mostly irrelevant in gaming and the clock speed delta is too small to make a notable impact, the L3 cache size is known to significantly affect gaming performance.

Test Bench

• Motherboard: ASRock X370 Taichi
• Memory: Trident Z Royal 16GB (8×8) @ 3600MHz
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super

Intel Core i7-9700K vs Core i9-9900K: Gaming Performance

All the games were tested at 1080p using the highest quality preset.

Assassins’ Creed’s Anvil Engine benefits from higher core counts as well as core clocks. But here, despite having a higher boost clock the core i9-9900K is slightly slower than the 9700K. This is most likely due to the latter having access to higher L2 cache per thread compared to the 9900K.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider sees the Core i9-9900K take the lead with a marginally higher average as well as better lows.

Ashes of the Singularity once again favors the Core i9. This title is known to leverage as many threads as you throw at it. So this isn’t a surprise.

Far Cry 5 is one of the most CPU intensive titles around. And yet, the Core i9-9900K provides no apparent benefit over the i7-9700K in this game. To top it off, the lows are better for the Core i7 although both being above 60, it’s rather inconsequential.

Hitman 2 is a DirectX 12 title known to utilize multi-core CPUs well. Here, it seems like the additional resources of the 9900K do benefit it, albeit ever so slightly.

Power Consumption and Overclocking

Despite having a rated TDP of 105W, the Coffee Lake chips draw a lot more power. In fact, in Cinebench the Core i9-9900K ended up consuming almost 300W. In comparison, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X which offers similar performance in the program draws just over 65W!

Testing AMD’s Low Power Eco Mode on the Ryzen 3000 CPUs

Source

Across various games, the Core i7 drew a maximum of around 125W while the i9-9900K hit the ceiling a little below 200W. That’s a lot of power. You can run a 64 core Epyc Rome processor with that much juice. And Intel is planning to push more cores into the Comet Lake-S chips and increase the core clock on top of that. I’m curious to see how the power draw holds up.

Conclusion: Is the i9 Worth it?

This is rather straight-forward. Is the Core i9 a better option? On paper, yes but practically speaking there’s almost no difference in the gaming performance of the two chips. You’re paying an additional $100 just for a fancy box and the i9 label. You get a much better bang for your buck with the $400 Core i7-9700K.

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Intel Core i9-9900K vs. Core i7-9700K by Hardwaretimes

Over the past decade, the Intel Core lineup has included the following major product families: Core i3, i5, and i7.

Over the past decade, the Intel Core product line has included the following major product families: Core i3, i5, and i7. The first one is for offices, while the other two are for gamers and content creators. Some time ago, Intel unexpectedly introduced Core i9 processors.

This post is about the Core i9-9900K, which Intel claims is the best gaming processor. Hardwaretimes decided to compare it to the similar Core i7-9700K and see if it’s worth the extra $150.

Intel Core i7-9700K vs i9-9900K: Specifications:

On paper, the Core i9 is an overclocked Core i7 with hyperthreading enabled and slightly more L3 cache. While SMT is largely unrelated to gaming and the clock differential is too small to have a noticeable impact, L3 cache size is known to have a significant impact on gaming performance.

Test stand:

— Motherboard: ASRock X370 Taichi;

— Memory: Trident Z Royal 16 GB 3600 MHz;

— GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super.

Intel Core i7-9700K vs. Core i9-9900K: gaming performance.

All games have been tested at 1080p using the highest quality settings.

The Assassins Creed engine has a lot of love for the number of cores as well as clock speeds. But here, despite the higher boost frequency, the i9-9900K core is slightly slower than the 9700K. This is most likely because the latter has access to a higher L2 cache per thread compared to 9900K.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider favors Core i9-9900K.

Ashes of the Singularity favors Core i9 again as this game is highly thread dependent.

Far Cry 5 is one of the most resource intensive games out there, but the Core i9-9900K doesn’t offer a clear advantage over the i7-9700K. In addition, the minimum FPS is better for Core i7.

Hitman 2 makes good use of multi-core processors, and additional resources of Core i9The -9900K are beneficial, albeit marginally.

Conclusion:

recommendations

On paper, the Core i9-9900K is more powerful, but there is almost no difference in gaming performance between the two chips. The buyer only pays the extra money for the fancy box and i9 label, so the $400 Core i7-9700K is a much better deal for gamers.

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Intel Core i9 9900K vs i7 9700K:

performance comparison

VS

Intel Core i9 9900K

Intel Core i7 9700K

Which is better: Intel Core i9 9900K at 3.6 GHz (with Turbo Boost up to 5.0) or i7 9700K at 3. 6 GHz (with Turbo Boost up to 4.9)? To find out, read our comparative testing of these 8-core desktop processors in popular benchmarks, games and heavy applications.

1. Overview
2. Differences
3. Performance
4. Features
5. Comments

Overview

Overview and comparison of the main metrics from NanoReview

Single-threaded performance

Rating in tests using a single core

Core i9 9900K

61

Core i7 9700K

60

Multi-threaded performance

All-core benchmarks

Core i9 9900K

40

Core i7 9700K

32

Energy Efficiency

Chip Power Efficiency

Core i9 9900K

45

Core i7 9700K

45

NanoReview rating

Final processor score

Core i9 9900K

49

Core i7 9700K

46

Key differences

What are the main differences between the 9700K and 9900K

Reasons to choose Intel Core i9 9900K

• Has 4096 KB more L3 cache
• 2% higher Turbo Boost frequency (5 GHz vs 4. 9 GHz)

Benchmark tests

Compare the results of processor tests in benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (single core)

Core i9 9900K
+4%

1354

Core i7 9700K

1297

Cinebench R23 (multi-core)

Core i9 9900K
+31%

12503

Core i7 9700K

9520

Passmark CPU (single core)

Core i9 9900K
+1%

2955

Core i7 9700K

2912

Passmark CPU (multi-core)

Core i9 9900K
+28%

18711

Core i7 9700K

14610

Geekbench 5 (single core)

Core i9 9900K

128 8

Core i7 9700K

1289

Geekbench 5 (multi-core)

Core i9 9900K
+14%

8510

Core i7 9700K

7455

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Specifications

List of full specifications of Intel Core i9 9900K and i7 9700K

General information

Processor

Performance cores

Cores	8	8
threads	16	8
Frequency	3. 6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max. frequency in Turbo Boost	5 GHz	4.9 GHz

Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 630
GPU frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
Boost GPU frequency	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
Shader blocks	192	192
TMUs	24	24
ROPs	3	3
Computer units	24	24
TGP	15W	15W
Max. resolution	4096×2304 — 60Hz	4096×2304 — 60Hz

iGPU FLOPS

Core i9 9900K

0.38 teraflops

Core i7 9700K

0.38 teraflops

9 0002

Memory support

Other

Official site	Site Intel Core i9 9900K	Site Intel Core i7 9700K
PCI Express version	3.0	3.0
Max. PCI Express lanes	16	16
Extended instructions	SSE4.