Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i9-9900KF vs Intel Core i7-9700

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

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i7-9700 is 54.5% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i7-9700 is 120% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i7-9700 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 i9-9900KF is about 33.3% 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.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

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

MetricIntel Core i9-9900KFIntel Core i7-9700
Current used price$175.98$79.99
Current new price$259$18.87
Relative gaming performance5656
Gaming performance per dollar0.320.705
Cinebench R23 multi12,4248,286
Cinebench R23 single1,2661,235
Cores / threads8 / 168 / 8
Socket--
TDP65 W65 W
Release year20192019
Qualified sales137
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