Intel - Core i7-9700K 9th Generation 8-Core - 8-Thread 3.6 GHz (4.9 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1151 Unlocked Desktop Processor
User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 607 reviews.
4.8(607 Reviews)- 47 Answered Questions
Highly rated by customers for: For games, Speed, Price
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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
- Number of Cores8-core
- Number of Threads8
- Processor Base Frequency3.6 gigahertz
- Processor Turbo Frequency4.9 gigahertz
- Unlocked ProcessorYes
- Processor SocketSocket LGA 1151
- Integrated GraphicsYes
- Integrated Graphics ProcessorIntel UHD Graphics 630
- Generation9th Gen
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
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology14 nanometers
- Generation9th Gen
- Thermal Design Power95 watts
- Model NumberBX80684I79700K
- Color CategoryMulti
Performance
- Number of Cores8-core
- Number of Threads8
- Processor Base Frequency3.6 gigahertz
- Processor Turbo Frequency4.9 gigahertz
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.20 gigahertz
- Hard Drive AcceleratorIntel Optane
- Unlocked ProcessorYes
Compatibility
- Processor SocketSocket LGA 1151
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 607 reviews
(607 customer reviews)Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Processor
|Posted .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 friendFeatures
Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid Upgrade From Ryzen 7 2700x
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.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
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Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
love this CPU!
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.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
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I 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!
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Smooth processor
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Listen just add 16gb ram descent graphics card and you wont look back. Going from this processor to A 99 I dont thi k its much of a notice. My budget Was right so I chose this and I like it.
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality4 out of 5Value4 out of 5Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Damaged packaging
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.The product arrived in a good condition shipping box, opened it to find the product packaging was damaged, my brother will be letting me know later if the CPU sustained any damage or not later, I hope not because I am really looking forward to my new computer.
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Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality4 out of 5Value4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use1 out of 5Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Terrible!!!!
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Description on the box lga1151 but physically it has lga1155 socket!!! It’s terrible cause there are no any motherboard which supports i7 9700k Intel processors in the world. And store don’t want to change or replace it. Just 800$ gift for Best Buy. Actually it was a gift for my son’s birthday!!
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Ease of Use1 out of 5Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Pros mentioned:For games, SpeedRated 4 out of 5 stars
Great CPU
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.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.
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Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For games, SpeedRated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent processed, worth the $
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Intel continues to impress me. I have a I5 sandy bridge with my old build that still continues to perform very well which is why I bought this I7 with my new build. Extremely fast processor. Tolerates 4K gaming with ease. Takes me about one minute to get from turning on the computer to the main menu on borderlands three, crazy (paired with SSD M.2).
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
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 Priority1Computers
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 Eden
Q: Questionis this Without Processor Graphics?
Asked by Kiethm117.
- A:Answer No, the K models have Intel's UHD 630 integrated graphics.
Answered by Andyvdh