Upgrade your gaming or productivity PC with the Intel Core i7-9700 9th Gen Processor. Featuring 8 cores, up to 4.70GHz Turbo frequency and Intel UHD Graphics 630, it delivers strong gaming, multitasking and everyday performance for compatible Intel 300-series motherboards.

The Intel Core i7-9700 is a powerful 9th Generation Coffee Lake Refresh desktop processor designed for gaming, productivity and demanding everyday workloads.

Featuring 8 physical cores and 8 threads, the i7-9700 delivers strong multi-core performance while maintaining excellent single-core speed for gaming.

It operates at a 3.00GHz base frequency and can reach up to 4.70GHz Max Turbo Frequency, providing fast and responsive performance during demanding applications and gaming workloads.

The processor also features Intel UHD Graphics 630, allowing display output without a dedicated graphics card when paired with a compatible motherboard. Gamers can add a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon GPU for significantly stronger gaming performance.

With its combination of 8 cores, high Turbo frequency and 12MB Intel Smart Cache, the Core i7-9700 remains a capable option for customers building or upgrading a performance-focused LGA1151 PC.

Performance Highlights

• Intel Core i7 9th Generation
• Coffee Lake Refresh architecture
• 8 Cores / 8 Threads
• 3.00GHz Base Frequency
• Up to 4.70GHz Max Turbo Frequency
• 12MB Intel Smart Cache
• Intel UHD Graphics 630
• LGA1151 Socket
• DDR4 memory support
• 65W TDP
• Strong single-core gaming performance
• Excellent everyday multitasking
• Suitable for gaming and productivity PCs

Specifications

Brand: Intel
Model: Core i7-9700
Generation: 9th Gen
Architecture: Coffee Lake Refresh
Cores: 8
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3.00GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.70GHz
Cache: 12MB Intel Smart Cache
Socket: LGA1151
Integrated Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630
Memory Type: DDR4
TDP: 65W
Use Case: Gaming, Multitasking & Productivity

Gaming Performance

The Core i7-9700 remains a capable gaming CPU thanks to its 8 physical cores and high 4.70GHz Turbo frequency.

Pair it with 16GB or more DDR4 RAM, an SSD and a suitable dedicated graphics card for a balanced gaming setup. It is particularly attractive as an upgrade for customers who already own a compatible Intel 300-series motherboard.

Compatibility Note

The i7-9700 uses the LGA1151 socket, but it requires a compatible Intel 300-series motherboard.

It is not compatible with older 100/200-series LGA1151 motherboards designed for 6th and 7th Generation processors.

Always verify the motherboard model and BIOS version before purchase.