Intel
Core i7-10700
Core i7
Current Price
$229.00
MSRP: $323.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
(Consumer CPUs only)
#142
of 234
Overall Rank
#159
of 251
Value Rank
#158
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251
Core Specifications
Cores
8
Threads
16
Base Clock
2.9 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.8 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
65W
Base Power
65W
Max Turbo Power
224W
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
Ryzen 5 5600X3D8,637
Core i7-10700F8,537
Core i7-10700 (Selected)8,500
Ryzen 5 5700G8,362
Ryzen 5 5600F8,323
Quick Stats
Generation
10th Gen
Release Date
5/20/2020 - 5 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop
Performance Scores
Overall
8500Measured against consumer CPUs only
Value37.1
Efficiency130.8
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Single1,305
Cinebench R23 Multi12,180
Geekbench 6 Single1,626
Geekbench 6 Multi7,117
PassMark20,180
Console Comparison
Comparison based on overall performance score calculated from multi-core benchmarks. Console CPUs are optimized for gaming workloads.
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%95%
Core i7-10700
86%86%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%17%
Notes
The Core i7-10700 features 8 cores and 16 threads with 65W TDP on Comet Lake architecture, boosting up to 4.8 GHz. This locked processor delivers strong gaming and productivity performance in a more efficient package than K-series variants. Despite being 10th gen, it remains capable for modern workloads with proven reliability. The combination of 8 cores and manageable thermals makes it suitable for pre-built systems and users who don't need overclocking. Offers solid performance at competitive pricing for balanced builds.