Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i9-11900KF vs Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel Core i7-9700K currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 6, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i7-9700K is 56.5% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i7-9700K is 130.6% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i7-9700K currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i9-11900KF is about 41.9% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Core i7-9700K has a 30 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i9-11900KFIntel Core i7-9700K
Current used price$230$99.99
Current new price$337.6$168.16
Relative gaming performance5657
Gaming performance per dollar0.2450.565
Cinebench R23 multi16,1069,365
Cinebench R23 single1,6741,222
Cores / threads8 / 168 / 8
Socket--
TDP125 W95 W
Release year20212018
Qualified sales819
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