Intel Core i9-9900K VS Intel Core i7-8700K
intel
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i9-9900K
VS
intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i7-8700K
Intel Core i9-9900K
8/16 Cores 3.6GHz N/A Oct 2018
Intel Core i9-9900K
N/A • Oct 2018
VS
Intel Core i7-8700K
$359 • Oct 2017
Intel Core i7-8700K
6/12 Cores 3.7GHz Oct 2017
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 6 |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.0 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 37 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 | 16.00 MB | 12.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Architecture | Core i9 (Coffee Lake Refresh) | Core i7 (Coffee Lake) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 180.3 mm² | 154 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
1343 (+11%)
Intel Core i9-9900K
1210
Intel Core i7-8700K
Multi Core Performance
12470 (+41%)
Intel Core i9-9900K
8839
Intel Core i7-8700K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
1621
Intel Core i9-9900K
1741 (+7%)
Intel Core i7-8700K
Multi Core Performance
8151 (+18%)
Intel Core i9-9900K
6928
Intel Core i7-8700K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
18338 (+34%)
Intel Core i9-9900K
13666
Intel Core i7-8700K
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
178.22 FPS (+40%)
Intel Core i9-9900K
126.94 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K
Comparison in Games (84 benchmarks)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
8 2026 • Action, Adventure, RPG CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
1080p
| ultra
Intel Core i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
Intel Core i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 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 i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 112 FPS
MIN 103 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+0%)
MAX 112 FPS
MIN 103 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 112 FPS
MIN 103 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+0%)
MAX 112 FPS
MIN 103 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 112 FPS
MIN 103 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+0%)
MAX 112 FPS
MIN 103 FPS
Winner
Loser
The Sinking City 2
7.5 2026 • Action, Adventure Frogwares
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+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 i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+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 i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 77 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+0%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 73 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 77 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+0%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 73 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 77 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+0%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 73 FPS
Winner
Loser
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
8 2026 • Action, Adventure KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
1080p
| high
Intel Core i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+0%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i9-9900K (+0%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K (+0%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Winner
Loser
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It's a Tie!
Based on 84 benchmarks across 69 games
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Intel Core i7-8700K
Intel Core i9-9900K
INTEL • 8/16 • 3.6GHz
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Avg FPS
116
Min FPS
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Intel Core i7-8700K
INTEL • 6/12 • 3.7GHz
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112
Min FPS
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