Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i9-10850K
39.9Single-core40.7
42Multi-core47
48Gamingspec-based54
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10850K wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.8 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5) and single-core (+1). Intel Core i7-10700K 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
- Lower launch price: $374 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 42
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
- 25% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 229 W | 250 W+9% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,670Bottom 38% | 1,700+2%Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Bottom 43% | 10,100+17%Bottom 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300Bottom 33% | 1,310+1%Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,000Bottom 49% | 15,700+21%Top 43% |
| PassMark | 19,500Bottom 34% | 22,700+16%Bottom 41% |
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