Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i9-10900K
39.9Single-core41.9
42Multi-core48.2
48Gaming54.6
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.9 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+7) and Multi-core (+6). 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 $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 42
- Stronger gaming score: 55 vs 48
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,670Top 55% | 1,730+4%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Top 49% | 10,400+21%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300Top 59% | 1,340+3%Top 52% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,000Top 43% | 16,300+25%Top 30% |
| PassMark | 19,500Top 51% | 23,700+22%Top 40% |
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