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Core i7-10700K

Core i7
Current Price
$189.00
MSRP: $374.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#129
of 234
Overall Rank
#146
of 251
Value Rank
#112
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
8
Threads
16
Base Clock
3.8 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
5.1 GHz
Socket
LGA1200
Lithography
14nm

Cache

L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
256 KB per core
L3 Cache
16 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
125W
Base Power
125W
Max Turbo Power
229W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 630

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i7-10700K (Selected)9,222

Quick Stats

Generation
10th Gen
Release Date
5/20/2020 - 5 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
9222
Value48.8
Efficiency73.8

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,380
Cinebench R23 Multi13,020
Geekbench 6 Single1,719
Geekbench 6 Multi8,130
PassMark21,680

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Core i7-10700K
93%
93%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%
18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
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Notes

The Core i7-10700K features 8 cores and 16 threads on Comet Lake architecture, boosting up to 5.1 GHz with unlocked multiplier. This CPU delivered excellent gaming performance and strong productivity capabilities, essentially matching the previous flagship i9-9900K. Despite being 10th gen, it remains highly capable for modern gaming and content creation. The combination of 8 cores, high frequencies, and proven architecture makes it attractive at current pricing. Often preferred over 11th gen alternatives due to similar performance with better value. Suitable for gaming and productivity builds seeking reliable high-end performance.