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Intel Core i7-9700E @ 2.60GHz

Explore Intel Core i7-9700E @ 2.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
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Technical rating

Good

Intel Core i7-9700E @ 2.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 4.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 12494 and a single-thread rating of 2511. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark12,494
49 samples
Single Thread2,511
Overall rank#1,558
of 6,054
Reference price$323.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

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Intel Core i7-9700E @ 2.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 4.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 12494 and a single-thread rating of 2511. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i7-9700E @ 2.60GHz is a Desktop released in 2020. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 8 threads, up to 4.40 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 12,494 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 12,494 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,511 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1151-2. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR4-2666. The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i7-9700E @ 2.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 8 threads, up to 4.40 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 12,494 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i7-9700E @ 2.60GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i7-9700E @ 2.60GHz?

Start with LGA1151-2 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i7-9700E @ 2.60GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Ryzen 3 3300XAMD12,578 points
02Intel Core i3-12100Intel12,523 points
03AMD Ryzen 5 125AMD12,514 points
04Intel Core i7-9700E @ 2.60GHzThis CPU12,494 points
05Intel Core i3-12100TIntel12,380 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 5 125AMD3,543 points
02Intel Core i3-12100Intel3,243 points
03Intel Core i3-12100TIntel3,221 points
04AMD Ryzen 3 3300XAMD2,669 points
05Intel Core i7-9700E @ 2.60GHzThis CPU2,511 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen 5 125AMD446.9 Mark/W
02Intel Core i3-12100TIntel353.7 Mark/W
03Intel Core i3-12100Intel208.7 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 3 3300XAMD193.5 Mark/W
05Intel Core i7-9700E @ 2.60GHzThis CPU192.2 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
179,603.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
4,060.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
14,264.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
47.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
30,314.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
35,193.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
808.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
22,222.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2020
SocketLGA1151-2
Cores / threads8 / 8
Base clock2.60 GHz
Max turbo4.40 GHz
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4
Official speedDDR4-2666
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I8 x 32 KB
L1D8 x 32 KB
L28 x 256 KB
L312 MB