Intel - Core i7-9700K 9th Generation 8-Core - 8-Thread 3.6 GHz (4.9 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1151 Unlocked Desktop Processor
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Description
Features
Intel Core i7-9700K processor
With 3.6GHz processor speed which gives you efficient use of the processor, high processing throughput and improved performance.
12MB integrated cache
Provides fast access to heavily used data and instructions.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don't.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
What's Included
Core i7-9700K 9th Generation 8-Core - 8-Thread 3.6 GHz (4.9 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1151 Unlocked Desktop Processor
Key Specs
- Processor SocketSocket LGA 1151
- Unlocked ProcessorYes
- Integrated GraphicsYes
- Integrated Graphics ProcessorIntel UHD Graphics 630
General
- Product NameCore i7-9700K 9th Generation 8-Core - 8-Thread 3.6 GHz (4.9 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1151 Unlocked Desktop Processor
- BrandIntel
- Model NumberBX80684I79700K
Compatibility
- Processor SocketSocket LGA 1151
Performance
- Unlocked ProcessorYes
- Hard Drive AcceleratorIntel Optane
Graphics
- Integrated GraphicsYes
- Integrated Graphics ProcessorIntel UHD Graphics 630
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts3 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor3 years
Other
- UPC735858394635
Customer reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 626 reviews
(626 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the Core i7-9700K's gaming prowess, price-to-performance ratio, and easy installation. They appreciate its multitasking capabilities, powerful performance, and cooler temperatures compared to other processors. While some find it expensive, others point out that it lacks hyper-threading and is a generation or two behind.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Gaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid Upgrade From Ryzen 7 2700x
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded to see what all the jazz about Intel was and I have to say that these are my insights: + Battlefield V runs without stutters using my RTX 2080 in comparison to my Ryzen and also at about 150-170FPS ultra preset effects off + Rainbow Six Siege runs about the same with much higher FPS going from 180-220 to 220-340 FPS. - My editing with Vegas Edit 15 felt faster and smoother with my 2700x (maybe the 8 core 16 threads played out better) Overall consider the 3700x and 9700K if you're buying a new chip for the long haul I picked this one because I never have had an Intel before and gaming has been much better. Content creation has been the same or a little worse to the 2700x so I can only imagine the 3700x
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Processor
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It took a while for me to decide on which processor would be good for my PC build but I landed in this for multiple reasons. At this time it is the most current gen out, it has 8 cores and the processing speed at which it operates. Now, to be honest, I want to build a gaming PC but being a full time worker and full time dad of two awesome boys age 3 and under, I know I dont have time for that and this will just be a fancy PC to check email on. One side note, Best Buy really needs to learn to not ship a $410 item in a small bubble envelope. The box is very beat up and I was on the verge on returning it to buy elsewhere just because it seems like the warehouse that shipped it doesn't care at all. Otherwise, great purchasing experience.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Gaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome CPU especially after the price drop...
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.With AMD's schedule of new architecture release Intel is finally dropping prices significantly enough to sway some people back. I was in the market for a CPU for my daughter's PC build. Something that could handle entry level Gaming, Graphics and Video Editing (mostly 1080p). Once Best Buy dropped prices before the competition I changed back to an Intel based PC build and my daughter is very pleased with the performance. Prices dropped another $30 a week after I purchased and I saved $70 so great job Best Buy...
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Gaming, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Intel To Go!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this processor with a MSI mobo (motherboard) & Corsair CPU. Outstanding performance for my new pc built! Using for school and pc gaming!!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Gaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Upgraded from i5-4670k
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My old pc which was around 7 years old shutdown on me and I had no idea what was failing and causing the crashes so for a cost effective route, I went with an upgrade (new mobo, ssd, cpu, psu). I chose the i7-9700k because I wanted an unlocked i7 coming from a i5 4th gen. I had managed to over lock the i5 to 4.2-4.4 Ghz and these new i7s maintain 4.6 Ghz without overclock. The temps seem more stable than my i5 as well. I am very impressed with this cpus gaming performace.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Gaming
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great CPU
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this as an upgrade to my gaming PC that only had a i5 8600k. I’m running it on a Z370 which needed the proper BIOS update in order to run this i7. It’s great and it’s fast and has definitely upped my gaming experience. Previously my CPU was the bottleneck to my GPU and now they’re pretty much on par.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Gaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was debating about getting the i9 but decided it was too much for me and my gaming setup. So I bought this processor along with z390 MSI MEG ACE motherboard. Had no issue overclocking the i7 to a stable 5.0ghz. Its fast enough for my setup and im one happy customer. Would recommend to any gamer out their.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Gaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
love this CPU!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.coming from a i3 9100F, this cpu is great! didn’t come with a cooler but you’d need a good aftermarket one anyways. definitely exceeded my expectations. couldn’t recommend more for gaming/work station
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Intel team
Posted .Hello ForeignHatch. Thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy to know that our 9Th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-9700K Processor has exceeded your expectations! Continue to enjoy the amazing power and speed with easy overclocking capabilities.
Thank you for choosing Intel!
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionIs it a LGA1151 socket?
Asked by Rawsteel.
- A:Answer My Answer: Yes, this processor fits the LGA 1151 socket, the motherboard I paired it with is the MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Pro Carbon LGA 1151 (300 series), which has the LGA 1151 socket. If you have some of the older LGA 1151 Motherboards, you'll have to do a BIOS/Firmware update to make it compatible with this processor (or so I've read on the internet). I went for the Z390 chipset, which works with this processor. My IT professional answer: However the best way to know for sure if your motherboard is compatible is to call the motherboard manufacturer and ask them =D
Answered by Tommy
Q: QuestionIs the cpu compatible with my B360M Xtreme motherboard? My current cpu is a core i5 9400f Coffee Lake.
Asked by MattGam.
- A:Answer You can use it with a B360, but you will not get the full power of a -k unlocked processor unless you use a motherboard with a Z390 or upgraded Z370 chipset.
Answered by DougG
Q: QuestionCan anybody confirm if my ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS motherboard will support this processor?
Asked by IvancbLZ69.
- A:Answer After checking it out online the answer is "Supposedly" Yes... If... You upgrade the Bios Twice!!! Once to a newer version and then a second time to the latest 300 series Bios I Must Warn You... Updating a Bios is Dangerous! If not done correctly and fails... You Motherboard would be No Good Anymore! Proceed at your own risk! However according to the Asus Support website... If you do this it will accept the newer Processor... Good Luck! Rick.
Answered by RamboRick
Q: QuestionWill i need to buy a cooler for this CPU if I plan on gaming?
Asked by idkanything.
- A:Answer Yes. K models do not come with a heatsink/cooler.
Answered by texasrattler
Q: Questionwill you need to add a cooler on top of the processor or can you just leave it cooler free, and if so do i need to go out and buy a cooler an or does it come with one
Asked by ahem.
- A:Answer Unless you want to fry your new CPU I suggest you get a cooler. It does not come with a cooler.
Answered by JoeGuy
Q: QuestionDoes this come with a cooler if not, what cooler would you recommend?
Asked by Noob2this.
- A:Answer No it doesn’t come with a cpu cooler. Personally I recommend the ICUE H100I ELIETE from Corsair but any brand 240 water cooler will work perfect!
Answered by Tyler
Q: QuestionWill this work out of the box meaning that I can just put it into the motherboard add thermal paste and put my cooler on top of it and it will boot into windows 10?
Asked by Danvxy.
- A:Answer Yes and no. You can just take it out of the box and it will work... but you will still have to wait for the bios to download for the processor. Also, It won't just jump into windows ten if the computer does not have windows ten installed on the hard drive already. The processor has nothing to do with having windows ten or not the hard drive and Microsoft accounts due. All the processor does is run what is in the hard drive, it doesn't have anything extra except its bios. What that means is that if your hard drive already has windows ten on it, then adding the processor will allow you to use it within a few minutes but if your hard drive lacks windows ten it will work, you just will be prompted to log in to Microsoft account.
Answered by EdenL
Q: QuestionWill this work with a Asus Prime B365M-A LGA-1151?
Asked by Wesley.
- A:Answer The CPU is socketed LGA 1151. You should be set to go. :)
Answered by Cael