Compare / Core i7-9700F vs Core i7-8086K

Core i7-9700F vs Core i7-8086K: which is better?

Core i7-9700F and Core i7-8086K perform almost the same in games (1440p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i7-8086K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-9700F

44%of the fastest CPU
≈ $108 (used)Part score 56/100
VS
Intel

Core i7-8086K

44%of the fastest CPU
≈ $87 (used)Part score 56/100
Cheaper: Core i7-8086KValue: Core i7-8086K

Head to head

44%
Gaming performance
44%
56/100
Part score
56/100
179 FPS
Average FPS
178 FPS
≈ $108 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $87 (used)
81/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core i7-9700FCore i7-8086K
Cores86
Max boost4.7 GHz5 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W95 W
SocketLGA1151LGA1151
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoYes
Release year20182018
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-9700FCore i7-8086K
179average FPS
178average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1440p · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
399◆
398◆
League of Legends
345◆
344◆
Fortnite
104
104
Apex Legends
162
162
Rainbow Six Siege X
307◆
306◆
Overwatch 2
215
215
Rocket League
268◆
268◆
Dota 2
199◆
199◆

Other games

GTA V
130◆
130◆
Minecraft
253◆
252◆
EA SPORTS FC
153◆
153◆
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
77◆
76◆
Rust
87
87