Intel Core i9-9900K vs Intel Core i7-9700K
For gaming, the Intel Core i9-9900K is 5% ahead on our index. The rows below show where the other one still wins.
Gaming index 66 63
Cores 8 8
Threads 16 8
Top speed 5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Rated power 95 W 95 W
Games at recommended 223 223
Released20182018
Quick answers
Is the Intel Core i9-9900K better than the Intel Core i7-9700K for gaming?
Yes — on our gaming index the Intel Core i9-9900K scores 66 and the Intel Core i7-9700K 63.
What is the fastest graphics card each one can keep up with?
At 1440p, by our bottleneck model: the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT for the Intel Core i9-9900K, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 for the Intel Core i7-9700K.