Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Core i9-10900K
34.5Single-core41.9
28Multi-core48.2
27.5Gaming54.6
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K14 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.9 to 29.8, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+27) and Multi-core (+20). Intel Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K
- 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W
- 14% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 42 vs 35
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 28
- Stronger gaming score: 55 vs 28
- 202% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,300 vs 5,400
- 150% higher cores: 10 vs 4
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 91 W+27% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 20 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz+4% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,520Top 64% | 1,730+14%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,950Top 77% | 10,400+110%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,180Top 73% | 1,340+14%Top 52% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,400Top 81% | 16,300+202%Top 30% |
| PassMark | 9,700Top 78% | 23,700+144%Top 40% |
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