Intel Core i7-9700

CPU Description

Release & Generation

• Release date: April 2019
• CPU generation name: Coffee Lake (9th Generation)
• Context: Part of the Coffee Lake Refresh lineup; moved the i7 tier to an 8-core physical design while removing Hyper-Threading for this model

Core Configuration & Speeds

• Performance-cores + Efficiency-cores = 8 Performance-cores + 0 Efficiency-cores = 8 total cores / 8 total threads
• Total cache: 14 MB (12 MB L3 + 2 MB L2)
• Max turbo/boost clock: Up to 4.70 GHz
• Base or rated power (TDP/base power): 65 W TDP

Memory Support

• Supported memory: DDR4-2666 (Dual-channel; up to 128 GB)

Socket

• Socket name: LGA 1151 (FCLGA1151)
• Platform compatibility: Compatible with Intel 300 Series chipsets (e.g., Z390, B360)

Variants

• i7-9700 (Current): Standard locked model with integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
• i7-9700K: Unlocked multiplier for overclocking; higher base/boost clocks and increased TDP
• i7-9700F: Lacks integrated graphics; requires a dedicated graphics card
• i7-9700KF: Unlocked for overclocking and lacks integrated graphics
• i7-9700T: Power-optimized low-wattage version with reduced clock speeds and lower TDP
• i7-9700E / 9700TE: Embedded variants for industrial use with extended lifecycle support and adjusted power targets