Core i5-1345U vs Core i7-9700KF
Core i5-1345U
Core i7-9700KF
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1345U
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700KF
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-1345U | Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($333) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-1345U | Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($333) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1345U and Core i7-9700KF
Core i5-1345U
The Core i5-1345U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 14,226 points. Launch price was $309.
Core i7-9700KF
The Core i7-9700KF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 14,250 points. Launch price was $374.
Processing Power
The Core i5-1345U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-9700KF offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-1345U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-1345U versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700KF — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700KF (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-1345U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-9700KF uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1345U scores 14,226 against the Core i7-9700KF's 14,250 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-9700KF. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-1345U | Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 12+25% | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+125% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-U (2023) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 14,226 | 14,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,659 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,072 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-1345U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-9700KF uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-1345U | Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-1345U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700KF).
| Feature | Core i5-1345U | Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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