Intel

Core i7-9700F

The Core i7-9700F is Intel’s 8-core, 8-thread processor for the LGA1151 platform, built on the Coffee Lake architecture. Below you’ll find its full spec sheet and gaming and Cinebench 2024 productivity benchmarks, plus every retailer’s current price.

Prices update regularly and may differ at the retailer. This page contains affiliate links.

Core i7-9700F processor

Gaming & productivity performance

Gaming score: CPU-bound 1080p rating, normalized to 100. Cinebench 2024: multi- and single-core points.

Core i7-9700FBest CPU
100.0

1080p Gaming

2,482

Cinebench Multi

145

Cinebench Single

Performance-per-dollar rank among all CPUs with live pricing

Gaming value

Productivity value

Specifications

Cores & Clocks

Cores / Threads
8 / 8
Base clock
3.0 GHz
Boost clock
4.7 GHz
Architecture
Coffee Lake

Cache & Process

L3 cache
12 MB
L2 cache
2 MB
Process node
Intel 14nm
Released
2019-04-23

Memory & Platform

Socket
LGA1151
Memory channels
2
Max memory
128 GB
Memory support
DDR4, 2666
Chipsets
Z370, H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z390, B365
PCIe
PCIe 3.0
ECC support
No

Power & Extras

TDP
65W
Max power
180W
Integrated graphics
None
Stock cooler
E97379-003
MSRP
$298.00

The Core i7-9700F pairs 8 cores with 12 MB of L3 cache on the Intel 14nm process. Compare the Core i7-9700F against the full CPU lineup on the CPU comparison table, or build a compatible system around it with the PC Builder.

Where to buy the Core i7-9700F

Every in-stock retailer offer we track, cheapest first.

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The Core i7-9700F starts from $240.00 across 1 retailer. Prices update daily from live stock.

Complete the build

The cheapest in-stock parts that actually fit the Core i7-9700F — matched on socket and power delivery using the same rules as our PC Builder, priced live.

Cheapest compatible
CPU Cooler
Assassin Spirit 120 EVO DARK
Assassin Spirit 120 EVO DARK
Thermalright · Air · 200W

The Core i7-9700F's bundled E97379-003 can't keep up with its sustained power draw, so an aftermarket cooler is the safer buy. This is the cheapest air cooler in stock that fits LGA1151 and handles its heat.

price
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