Intel released the Intel Core i7 9700 processor on April 23, 2019. This 9th generation Intel core processor is intended for desktop PCs. This processor was launched with the MSRP price of $323. Currently, it is sold online and on Amazon for the price of around €340.
Overview of the Intel Core i7 9700 processor
The Intel Core i7 9700 is a 9th generation . This processor is based on the Coffee Lake architecture. It is called “Intel Core Coffee Lake Refresh”. It has 8 cores and 8 threads . In normal operation, our processor operates at 3 GHz. In boost clock, the transistors integrated into the CPU manage to switch with a maximum frequency of 4.7 GHz . The multiplier is locked. It measures 28 x 46 x 1 millimeters and weighs 249 grams. The processor supports a 16-way PCIe 3.0 interface. It also supports M.2, SATA-3, Displayport, HDMI and many other interfaces. The K version of this processor adopts indium soldering. Which suggests that the temperature is better controlled by Intel.
This Intel Core i7 9700 processor directly integrates an Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics chip. Clear Video and Clear Video HD. It supports DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 . The GPU operates with a maximum frequency of 1.2 GHz. This graphics card can drive 3 monitors with a maximum resolution of 4K. On its eDP and DisplayPort interface, the card supports the maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz. On the HDMI 1.4 interface, the card provides 4096 x 2304 at 24 Hz.
Advanced Features of the Intel Core i7 9700 Processor
The Intel Core i7 9700 processor was manufactured using a 14 nanometer . It connects to the motherboard via the FCLGA1151 socket. This processor consumes a TDP power of 65 Watts . It supports the maximum Tcase temperature of 72°C . The maximum temperature supported at the core being 100°C. It is compatible with DDR4-2666 memory for a maximum capacity of 128 GB on 2 channels. The maximum memory bandwidth being 41.6 Gbps. Regarding the caches used, this processor has 3 caches L1, L2 and L3. The L1 cache has 64 KB per core, the L2 has 256 KB per core and finally, the L3 cache has 12 MB in total (on the 8 cores). This processor supports 64-bit architecture, which allows for memory greater than 4 GB. The 32-bit architecture can only support memory less than 4 GB. Memory addressing is limited to 32 bits . Thus, the maximum memory is equal to 2 to the power of 32 (2 32 ) = 4 GB. With the 64-bit architecture, this restriction is lifted and the system can therefore support up to 16 Eo (ExaByte) of memory.
Regarding the supported technologies, the Intel Core i7 9700 processor supports: AES-NI, AVX, vPro, Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST), Hyper-Threading, Idle States, TSX, SIPP, Thermal Monitoring and Turbo Boost 2.0. This memory embeds security and anti-piracy technologies to name but a few: TXT, Secure Key, EDB, MPX, Identity Protection, OS Guard and SGX (Yes with Intel® ME). As for virtualization , our processor is compatible with AMD-V, VT-x, VT-d and EPT. These supported virtualization technologies allow you to create virtual machines and servers. Hardware resources can be partitioned across virtual machines. Virtualization makes it possible to cluster certain operations and avoid a global service outage.
Benchmarking of the Intel Core i7 9700 processor
In terms of overall performance, the Intel Core i7 9700 processor scores 15.28% compared to the leading gaming processor, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. Our processor therefore occupies 259th place in the general ranking of our processors. In terms of value for money, on a scale of 0 to 100, it scores 0.97. If we compare the Intel Core i7 9700 to 10 competing processors of more or less equivalent performance, it is ahead of the Ryzen 3 3300X (99.02%), the Ryzen 5 3500X (98.82%) and the Core i5-10500 ( 98.49%). However, it is less efficient than the Core i9-9900T (102.09%), the Core i7-9700F (101.9%) and the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 (100.79%).
On 3DMark, our Intel Core i7 9700 processor has a score of 7203. Comparing it with the most popular processors, it outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3DMark score 7040). However, it is slower than the following processors: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X (3DMark score 12213), Intel Core i9-9900K Processor (3DMark score 10958), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (3DMark score 9673), Intel Core i7-9700K Processor (3DMark score 8063), Intel Core i7-8700K Processor (3DMark score 7912).
Now if we compare our processor with CPUs that have 3DMark . The Intel Core i7-9700 Processor outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (3DMark score 7154) and the Intel Core i5-10400F Processor (3DMark score 7049). However, it is less efficient than the Intel Core i7-9700F Processor (3DMark score 7286) and the Intel Core i7-8700 Processor (3DMark score 7256).
On CPU Mark , the Intel Core i7-9700 processor obtains a score of 13,560. It is thus ahead of the following processors: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (CPU Mark score 13208), Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00GHz (CPU Mark 8059 score) , Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.40GHz (CPU Mark 6361 score). On the other hand, it is behind the following processors which display higher CPU Mark scores: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X (CPU Mark score 32864), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (CPU Mark score 22816), Intel Core i9-9900K @ 3.60GHz (CPU score Mark 18876), AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (CPU score Mark 18325), AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (CPU score Mark 17860), Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz (CPU score Mark 14605), Intel Core i7-8700K @ 3.70GHz ( CPU Mark score 13912).
In short, this processor displays good performance for a CPU classified in the high-end processor category. It is appreciated by the fact that it directly integrates a graphics GPU. This way you will no longer need to buy a graphics card. It is still less efficient than AMD processors of equivalent price. This Intel Core i7 9700 processor, launched with the MSRP price of $323, is available online and in particular on Amazon for the price of around €340.
