Intel Core i7 9700 vs Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart:
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
Intel
64 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: 6-core AM4
Lenovo
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
78 out of 100 high confidence 66 reviews
The Intel Core i7-9700 is widely praised for its fast performance, easy installation, and cool operation, making it a solid upgrade for gaming and productivity. However, several users noted the included stock cooler is inadequate and loud, and a few reported issues like missing integrated graphics or a defective memory controller. Overall, it's a strong CPU for those not interested in overclocking, though some feel it's overpriced compared to AMD alternatives.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy installation
- Cool operation
- Good for gaming
- Great upgrade value
Cons
- Inadequate stock cooler
- Loud stock fan
- Missing integrated graphics
- Overpriced vs AMD
- Defective memory controller
Performance 18
Installation 8
Cooling 10
Value for money 6
Integrated graphics 3
Reliability 4
Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: 6-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Ai Llm
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Specifications
| Intel Core i7 9700 | Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i7 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 9700 | 4650U |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Renoir |
| Class | desktop | laptop |
| Process | 14 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 8 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2 | 3★ |
| L3 Cache | 12★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 65 | 15★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | AMD Integrated Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (78th percentile)
- Strong single thread (78th percentile)
- Strong ai (69th percentile)
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: 6-core AM4
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: 6-core AM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 9700
Scores 64 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.
