Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i7-8700
39.9Single-core35.3
42Multi-core33.3
48Gamingspec-based37.9
15 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-10700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 35, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+9) and single-core (+5). Intel Core i7-8700 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 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 33
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 55% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 13,000 vs 8,400
- 50% higher PassMark: 19,500 vs 13,000
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $374
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 229 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+11% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+33% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,670+11%Bottom 38% | 1,500Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600+34%Bottom 43% | 6,400Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300+6%Bottom 33% | 1,230Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,000+55%Bottom 49% | 8,400Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 19,500+50%Bottom 34% | 13,000Bottom 21% |
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