Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
Intel
64 Overall Score
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
Empowered PC
52 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
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i7 9700 | Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i7 | — |
| Model | 9700 | — |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | — |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 8★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1151 | — |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 65★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong efficiency (78th percentile)
- Strong single thread (78th percentile)
- Strong ai (69th percentile)
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
- Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong multi thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA11510.187score per dollar
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X0.090score per dollar
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 9700
Scores 64 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.
