Intel Core F and KF IGP-less series gets 5 to 20 percent price cuts

Late last year, Intel introduced the F-series and the unlocked KF-series, new versions of its Core processors without integrated graphics. The main goal of this new line was to alleviate the 14nm supply issues. By also selling chips with defective graphics, the chip giant was able to boost its chip output.

However, the odd thing was that these parts were (at least officially) sold for exactly the same price as the full-featured counterparts. That's changing now as Intel announced 5 to 20 percent price cuts for the F-series and KF-series processors.

New pricing:

	Cores / Threads	Base / Boost (GHz)	Unlocked	Old Price	New Price	% Change
Core i9-9900KF	8 / 16	3.6 / 5.0	Yes	$488	$463	5%
Core i7-9700KF	8 / 8	3.6 / 4.9	Yes	$374	$349	7%
Core i5-9600KF	6 / 6	3.7 / 4.6	Yes	$262	$237	10%
Core i3-9350KF	4 / 4	4.0 / 4.6	Yes	$173	$148	14%
Core i7-9700F	8 / 8	3.0 / 4.7	No	$323	$298	8%
Core i5-9500F	8 / 8	3.0 / 4.4	No	$192	$167	13%
Core i5-9400F	6 / 6	2.9 / 4.1	No	$182	$157	14%
Core i3-9100F	4 / 4	3.6 / 4.2	No	$122	$97	20%

Although the F-series chips officially sported the same recommended prices as Intel's fully-functional models, they've been a little cheaper in practice. Those savings have normally fallen in the $20 range. It's hard to tell if Intel's reduction in official pricing will result in further savings at retail, but it's logical to expect retail pricing to drop further.

Via: Tom's Hardware