Core i9-9900T vs Core i7-9700
Core i9-9900T
Core i7-9700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9900T
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-9900T | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($215) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-9900T | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+43%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($215) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
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 i9-9900T and Core i7-9700
Core i9-9900T
The Core i9-9900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,208 points. Launch price was $439.
Core i7-9700
The Core i7-9700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,206 points. Launch price was $323.
Processing Power
The Core i9-9900T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core i7-9700's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i9-9900T versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-9700 — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). Both are built on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i9-9900T scores 13,208 against the Core i7-9700's 13,206 — a 0% lead for the Core i9-9900T. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-9900T vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700.
| Feature | Core i9-9900T | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,208 | 13,206 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,540 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,570 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,202 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Core i9-9900T | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | 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 i9-9900T) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700). The Core i7-9700 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i9-9900T requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i9-9900T | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-9900T launched at $423 MSRP, while the Core i7-9700 debuted at $333. At current prices ($215 vs $150), the Core i7-9700 is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-9900T delivers 61.4 pts/$ vs 88.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-9700 — making the Core i7-9700 the 35.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i9-9900T | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $423 | $333-21% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $215 | $150-30% |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.4 | 88.0+43% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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