Intel 9th Generation Core i7-9700K Processor

Intel Core i7-9700K 9th Generation Processor

This Intel Core i7-9700K Processor fulfilling the expectation of a high-end, unlocked, Core i7 CPU by improving in few aspects from the previous generation. Like other 9th gen processors it also has eight physical cores. Tough its hyper-threading does not benefit much but it does not have any impact on performance. Eight cores encourage simultaneous working facility and higher turbo boost clock rates ensure strong single-threaded performance. It does not attach will any cooler, but solder TIM improves thermal transfer in effective way.

Core Benefits of the Processor

Intel 9th Generation Core i7-9700K Processor having the base frequency of 3.60 GHz that can be reached as max turbo frequency at 4.90 GHz. It has the Smart Cache of 12 MB containing 8 cores and 8 threads. With the bus speed of 8 GT/s DMI3, it has integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630. This internal graphics has 350 MHz of base & 1.20 GHz of max dynamic frequency and 64 GB of video max memory. Considering the memory this processor has dual channel of max 128GB of size that supports up to DDR4-2666 bus speed.

Advanced Benefits

This latest processor has the DirectX 12 & OpenGL 4.5 facility supporting 4K resolution at 60Hz and maximum number of supported displays would be three. Moreover, its maximum HDMI supported resolution is 4096×2304@24Hz and 4096×2304@60Hz is for DP & eDP. If you have the flexibility in spending than it would be a great choice with 03 years of warranty facility.

Features:

• 8 Cores / 8 Threads
• 3.60 GHz up to 4.90 GHz / 12 MB Cache
• Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets
• Intel Optane Memory Supported
• Intel UHD Graphics 630
• Cooling device not included - Processor Only
• Memory Support Maximum Capacity 64 GB Memory Support DDR4 2666 MHz ECC Memory No Channel Architecture Dual Channel Maximum Memory Bandwidth 41 GB/s

Intel Core i7-9700K Review

Equipped with 8-cores and 8-threads, the Intel Core i7-9700K is a bit of an oddity compared to its predecessor. this new chip has two more cores but four fewer threads.

The Intel Core i7-9700K is also rated with a base clock of 3.6GHz and can boost one its processor cores all the way to 4.9GHz. Comparatively, the Intel Core i7-8700K starts at a tick higher 3.7GHz base frequency, but can’t go nearly as fast with its maximum 4.7GHz boost clock.

For its latest 9th Generation chips, Intel is going with a soldered integrated heat spreader (IHS) – which we haven’t seen since 2nd Generation Sandy Bridge Core processors – to support greater overclocking capabilities.

For the last few generations of chips, Intel has gone with a Thermal Interface Material (TIM – aka thermal paste) to transfer heat between the processor dies and the IHS. Unfortunately, this change in manufacturing process seemingly resulted in hotter running processors, which infuriated many enthusiast users and overclockers.

In theory, this purported gold-plated solder replacing the TIM will be a much more efficient heat transfer medium. However, in our experience, the temperatures are pretty similar to what we got with the 8700K, though with higher power consumption and performance, we guess that means the soldered TIM does its job here.