Core i7-9700K

Core i7-9700K

Gaming performance index 45, faster than 55% of desktop processors in our catalog.

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  3. Core i5-11400
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  4. Core i7-9700K
    45
  5. Core i5-10600K
    45
  6. Ryzen 5 5500
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Brand
INTEL
Series
Core 9th Gen
Released
2018
Socket
LGA1151
Cores / threads
8 / 8
Base / boost clock
3.6 / 4.9 GHz
TDP
95 W

Graphics cards that pair well with the Core i7-9700K

Balanced pairings: fast enough to use the CPU, not so fast that the CPU holds them back.

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Platform

Socket LGA1151 · memory DDR4 · 95 W TDP

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Specs: manufacturer page. Performance index is our own estimate.