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
- 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 rating
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 485 reviews
(485 Reviews)Customer images
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Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Solid Upgrade From Ryzen 7 2700x
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I 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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Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Smooth processor
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Listen 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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Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality4 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rating 3 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Damaged packaging
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality4 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5The 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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Quality4 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5Rating 1 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Terrible!!!!
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5Description 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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Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Use with pc
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Excellent Processor
|Posted .Pros mentioned:Use with pcIt 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 Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:For games, SpeedRating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great CPU
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:For games, SpeedBought 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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Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For games, SpeedRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Excellent processed, worth the $
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For games, SpeedIntel 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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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Performance, Use with pcRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Intel To Go!
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Performance, Use with pcBought this processor with a MSI mobo (motherboard) & Corsair CPU. Outstanding performance for my new pc built! Using for school and pc gaming!!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 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: 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: 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: 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: Questionwould this work with the motherboard of an hp omen 870-244
Asked by preorder.
- A:Answer No, the chipset of your motherboard is H170 and the i7 9700K requires Z390.
Answered by Andyvdh
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 Danvxy, The Intel Core 17-9700K Processor socket is LGA1151. As long as your motherboard has this socket type, it is supported. In case you don't have that motherboard, here is a most common board utilized by Best Buy Users. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-mpg-z390-gaming-plus-socket-lga1151-usb-3-1-gen-1-intel-motherboard-with-led-lighting/6305798.p?skuId=6305798. Thank you for choosing Intel
Answered by Intel team
Q: QuestionDoes it matter what motherboard I purchase?
Asked by Mason.
- A:Answer Hi Mason, for any processor you need to make sure the motherboard has the correct socket to fit the processor as well as the correct chipset. For the Intel Core i7-9700K processor you are looking at you would need a motherboard with a LGA1151 socket with 300 series chipset. Here are the compatible motherboards that Best Buy carries https://www.bestbuy.com/site/computer-cards-components/motherboards/abcat0507008.c?id=abcat0507008&qp=processorsocketsv_facet%3DProcessor%20Socket~Socket%20LGA%201151 Thank you for choosing Intel.
Answered by Intel team