Intel Core i7-8086K vs Intel Core i7-9700K

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Intel Core i7-8086K or Intel Core i7-8086K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-8086K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8086K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-8086K Name Intel Core i7-9700K
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
8 Generation 9
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8086K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8086K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-9700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
12 Threads 8
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 8
6x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8086K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8086K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-9700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8086K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-9700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2018 Release date Q4/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
410 $ Release price 520 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
28670
28670
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
27451
27451

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
14555
14555
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
14480
14480

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
10326
10326
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
10209
10209

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
8125
8125
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
6972
6972

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
7892
7892
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7361
7361

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7421
7421
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
7031
7031

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5472
5472
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
5410
5410

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4167
4167
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
3814
3814

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
1775
1775
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1589
1589

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1520
1520
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
1448
1448

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
1380
1380
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1302
1302

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1336
1336
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
1321
1321

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
224.4
224.4
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
217.1
217.1

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
219
219
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
214
214