Intel Core i5-7600K VS Intel Core i7-9700K
intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.8GHz
Base Clock91W
TDPIntel Core i5-7600K
VS
intel
Brand8/8
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i7-9700K
Intel Core i5-7600K
4/4 Cores 3.8GHz N/A Jan 2017
Intel Core i5-7600K
N/A • Jan 2017
VS
Intel Core i7-9700K
$385 • Oct 2018
Intel Core i7-9700K
8/8 Cores 3.6GHz Oct 2018
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-7600K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 38 X | 36 X |
| TDP | 91 W | 95 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 6.00 MB | 12.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | HD 630 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Kaby Lake) | Core i7 (Coffee Lake Refresh) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | N/A | 180.3 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
1144
Intel Core i5-7600K
1285 (+12%)
Intel Core i7-9700K
Multi Core Performance
4416
Intel Core i5-7600K
9428 (+113%)
Intel Core i7-9700K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
1516
Intel Core i5-7600K
1817 (+20%)
Intel Core i7-9700K
Multi Core Performance
4399
Intel Core i5-7600K
8435 (+92%)
Intel Core i7-9700K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
6799
Intel Core i5-7600K
14485 (+113%)
Intel Core i7-9700K
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
61.17 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K
133.75 FPS (+119%)
Intel Core i7-9700K
Comparison in Games (48 benchmarks)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
8 2026 • Action, Adventure, RPG CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
1080p
| ultra
Intel Core i7-9700K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 117 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i7-9700K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 117 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
Intel Core i7-9700K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 117 FPS
Winner
Loser
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
7 2026 • Action, Adventure Asobo Studio
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+30%)
MAX 112 FPS
MIN 103 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K
MAX 86 FPS
MIN 74 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+30%)
MAX 112 FPS
MIN 103 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K
MAX 86 FPS
MIN 74 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+30%)
MAX 112 FPS
MIN 103 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K
MAX 86 FPS
MIN 74 FPS
Winner
Loser
The Sinking City 2
7.5 2026 • Action, Adventure Frogwares
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
Winner
Loser
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
8 2026 • Action, Adventure Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft India, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Winner
Loser
007 First Light
8 2026 • Action, Adventure IO Interactive A/S
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+13%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 77 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K
MAX 79 FPS
MIN 68 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+13%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 77 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K
MAX 79 FPS
MIN 68 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+13%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 77 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K
MAX 79 FPS
MIN 68 FPS
Winner
Loser
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
8 2026 • Action, Adventure KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
1080p
| high
Intel Core i7-9700K (+18%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K
MAX 44 FPS
MIN 36 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i7-9700K (+18%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Intel Core i5-7600K
MAX 44 FPS
MIN 36 FPS
Winner
Loser
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It's a Tie!
Based on 48 benchmarks across 42 games
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Intel Core i5-7600K
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Intel Core i7-9700K
Intel Core i5-7600K
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.8GHz
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Wins
0
Avg FPS
87
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
Intel Core i7-9700K
INTEL • 8/8 • 3.6GHz
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0
Avg FPS
102
Min FPS
0%
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