Dell Inspiron 7700 vs Intel Core i7 9700
Dell Inspiron 7700 10-core Intel BGA 1744
Dell
60 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
Intel
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Inspiron 7700 10-core Intel BGA 1744
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
78 out of 100 high confidence 66 reviews
The Intel Core i7-9700 is widely praised for its fast performance, easy installation, and cool operation, making it a solid upgrade for gaming and productivity. However, several users noted the included stock cooler is inadequate and loud, and a few reported issues like missing integrated graphics or a defective memory controller. Overall, it's a strong CPU for those not interested in overclocking, though some feel it's overpriced compared to AMD alternatives.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy installation
- Cool operation
- Good for gaming
- Great upgrade value
Cons
- Inadequate stock cooler
- Loud stock fan
- Missing integrated graphics
- Overpriced vs AMD
- Defective memory controller
Performance 18
Installation 8
Cooling 10
Value for money 6
Integrated graphics 3
Reliability 4
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Dell Inspiron 7700 | Intel Core i7 9700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Core i7 |
| Model | 1255U | 9700 |
| Codename | Alder Lake-U | Coffee Lake |
| Class | laptop | desktop |
| Process | 10★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| P-cores | 2★ | — |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2.5★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 12 | 12 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 16 |
| TDP | 15★ | 65 |
| Max Turbo Power | 55★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe 96EU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Pros & Cons
Dell Inspiron 7700 10-core Intel BGA 1744
- Strong efficiency (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong single thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong platform (72nd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (78th percentile)
- Strong single thread (78th percentile)
- Strong ai (69th percentile)
- Below average affordability (35th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Inspiron 7700 10-core Intel BGA 1744
No current pricing available
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 9700
Scores 64 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 28 specs.
