Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i7-9700K
39.9Single-core39
42Multi-core35.5
48Gamingspec-based39.8
10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-10700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7) and single-core (+1). Intel Core i7-9700K 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 multi-core score: 42 vs 36
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 92% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 119 W
- 36% higher PassMark: 19,500 vs 14,300
- 34% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 13,000 vs 9,700
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 95 W+24% |
| Max turbo power | 229 W+92% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+4% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,670Bottom 38% | 1,680+1%Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600+23%Bottom 43% | 7,000Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300+4%Bottom 33% | 1,250Bottom 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,000+34%Bottom 49% | 9,700Bottom 34% |
| PassMark | 19,500+36%Bottom 34% | 14,300Bottom 25% |
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