Intel Core i7-9700K vs Intel Core i9-10850K
39Single-core40.7
35.5Multi-core47
39.8Gamingspec-based54
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10850K wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.8 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+12) and single-core (+2). Intel Core i7-9700K 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 i7-9700K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $374 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 36
- 150% higher threads: 20 vs 8
- 110% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 119 W
- 67% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
- 62% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,700 vs 9,700
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W+24% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | 250 W+110% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680Bottom 39% | 1,700+1%Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,000Bottom 37% | 10,100+44%Bottom 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,250Bottom 27% | 1,310+5%Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Bottom 34% | 15,700+62%Top 43% |
| PassMark | 14,300Bottom 25% | 22,700+59%Bottom 41% |
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