
intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads4GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i7-8086K

intel
Brand8/8
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i7-8086K
Intel Core i7-8086K
$425 • Jun 2018
Intel Core i7-9700K
$385 • Oct 2018
Intel Core i7-9700K

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i7-8086K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
---|---|---|
Cores | 6 | 8 |
Threads | 12 | 8 |
Base Clock | 4.0 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Boost Clock | 5.0 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 40 X | 36 X |
TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
Cache L3 | 12.00 MB | 12.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | UHD Graphics 630 |
Architecture | Core i7 40th (Coffee 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
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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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
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Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8086K
INTEL • 6/12 • 4GHz

Intel Core i7-9700K
INTEL • 8/8 • 3.6GHz
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