Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i7-5930K
39.9Single-core20.9
42Multi-core30.8
48Gamingspec-based37.7
16 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-10700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 29.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+19) and multi-core (+11). Intel Core i7-5930K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K
- Stronger single-core score: 40 vs 21
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 31
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 91% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 13,000 vs 6,800
- 70% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 5,050
- Lower launch price: $374 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- 150% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 16
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+11% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 229 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+38% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+33% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+7% | 15 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,670+59%Bottom 38% | 1,050Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600+70%Bottom 43% | 5,050Bottom 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300+41%Bottom 33% | 920Bottom 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,000+91%Bottom 49% | 6,800Bottom 22% |
| PassMark | 19,500+47%Bottom 34% | 13,300Bottom 22% |
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