Core i7 vs Core i9: Key Differences Explained

This article compares Intel Core i7 and Core i9 processors, highlighting the key differences between these two Intel CPU core types.

Introduction:

Intel offers a range of core types for processors used in various computing devices like laptops and desktops. The popular options today include Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9. The choice depends on user needs such as performance, price, power consumption, and memory. This comparison focuses on Core i7 and Core i9 processors.

Intel Core i7

Here are the key features of Intel Core i7 processors:

• Code-named: Bloomfield (Nehalem)
• Fabrication: 45 nm
• Instruction set: x86, x86-64, MMX, SSE 4.2
• Socket: LGA 1366
• Bus: Quick path interconnect
• Base clock speed (GHz): 3.5/3.6/4.0/4.3 GHz
• DDR3 RAM
• Chipset support: x58
• Offers excellent performance.
• Cache: 4 x 256KB L2 and 8MB L3
• Supports Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading.
• Does not have an integrated graphics processor.

Intel Core i9

Here are the key features of Intel Core i9 processors:

• Architecture: Skylake-X
• Base clock speed (GHz): 3.5/3.6/4/4.3 GHz (in various models/versions)
• Cores/threads: 4/4, 4/8, 6/12, 8/16
• L3 Cache: 6/8/8.25/11 MB
• PCIe lanes: 16/28/44
• TDP: 140W (min.) to 165W (max.)

Core i7 vs Core i9: Key Differences

The following table summarizes the key differences between the Core i7 (specifically the 7820X X-Series Processor) and the Core i9 (specifically the 7980XE X-Series Processor):