Intel Core i7-10700KF vs Intel Core i9-9900K
45.8Single-core40.4
38.7Multi-core41
48Gamingspec-based47.4
5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700KF1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-10700KF scores 43.2 against 42.4 for Intel Core i9-9900K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-10700KF edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700KF
- Stronger single-core score: 46 vs 40
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700KF | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 95 W+24% |
| Max turbo power | — | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700KF | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700KF | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700KF | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700KF | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700KF | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,800Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,280Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 12,400Bottom 44% |
| PassMark | 18,266+1%Bottom 39% | 18,023Bottom 38% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,021+4%Bottom 41% | 2,908Bottom 38% |
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