How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i7-7700K scores 29.8/100 overall; Intel Core i9-10900K scores 47.9/100. Intel Core i7-7700K wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i9-10900K wins 13.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i7-7700K and the Intel Core i9-10900K?

Intel Core i7-7700K advantages: 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. Intel Core i9-10900K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 42 vs 35; Stronger multi-core score: 48 vs 28; 202% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,300 vs 5,400; 150% higher cores: 10 vs 4; 150% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 4.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i7-7700K or Intel Core i9-10900K?

Intel Core i7-7700K launched cheaper at $339, versus $488 for the Intel Core i9-10900K.

Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Core i9-10900K

Intel

Intel Core i7-7700K

$339

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i9-10900K

$488

34.5Single-core41.9

28Multi-core48.2

27.5Gamingspec-based54.6

2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K13 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 multi-core (+20) and single-core (+7). 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
202% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,300 vs 5,400
150% higher cores: 10 vs 4
150% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 4

General

General comparison: Intel Core i7-7700K versus Intel Core i9-10900K
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

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i7-7700K versus Intel Core i9-10900K
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

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i7-7700K versus Intel Core i9-10900K
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

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i7-7700K versus Intel Core i9-10900K
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

Platform comparison: Intel Core i7-7700K versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i7-7700K	Intel Core i9-10900K
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i7-7700K versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i7-7700K	Intel Core i9-10900K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,520Bottom 31%	1,730+14%Bottom 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	4,950Bottom 20%	10,400+110%Top 50%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,180Bottom 23%	1,340+14%Bottom 38%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	5,400Bottom 17%	16,300+202%Top 40%
PassMark	9,700Bottom 16%	23,700+144%Bottom 43%

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