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Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i9-10900K

Intel Core i7-10700K
43.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i9-10900K
47.1Inno Score
46.1Single-core40.5
39Multi-core47.3
48Gamingspec-based54.6
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K9 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i9-10900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.1 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+8). 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

  • Stronger single-core score: 46 vs 41
  • Lower launch price: $374 vs $488

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K

  • Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 39
  • 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
  • 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
  • 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
  • 25% higher L2 cache: 2.5 MB vs 2 MB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i7-10700K versus Intel Core i9-10900K
SpecIntel Core i7-10700KIntel Core i9-10900K
Announced20202020
SocketLGA1200LGA1200
Process14 nm14 nm
Base TDP125 W125 W
Max turbo power229 W250 W+9%
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i7-10700K versus Intel Core i9-10900K
SpecIntel Core i7-10700KIntel Core i9-10900K
Cores810+25%
Performance cores810+25%
Efficiency cores00
Threads1620+25%
Base clock3.8 GHz+3%3.7 GHz
Boost clock5.1 GHz5.3 GHz+4%
L2 cache2 MB2.5 MB+25%
L3 cache16 MB20 MB+25%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i7-10700K versus Intel Core i9-10900K
SpecIntel Core i7-10700KIntel Core i9-10900K
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock1,200 MHz1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i7-10700K versus Intel Core i9-10900K
SpecIntel Core i7-10700KIntel Core i9-10900K
Memory supportDDR4-2933DDR4-2933
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i7-10700K versus Intel Core i9-10900K
SpecIntel Core i7-10700KIntel Core i9-10900K
PCIe version33
CPU PCIe lanes1616

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i7-10700K versus Intel Core i9-10900K
SpecIntel Core i7-10700KIntel Core i9-10900K
Cinebench R23 (single)—1,340Bottom 33%
Cinebench R23 (multi)—16,300Top 42%
PassMark18,485Bottom 39%22,218+20%Top 50%
PassMark (single thread)3,034Bottom 43%3,107+2%Bottom 45%
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