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Intel Core i7-10700F

Released Jun 2, 2020Desktop Processor

Comet Lake desktop processor for LGA1200 with 8 cores and 16 threads, a 2.9 GHz base clock, boost up to 4.8 GHz via Turbo Boost Max 3.0, 16 MB cache and a 65 W TDP. The F suffix means no integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required.

Pros

  • 8 cores and 16 threads at up to 4.8 GHz
  • 16 MB Intel Smart Cache with dual-channel DDR4-2933 support
  • 65 W base TDP
  • PCIe 3.0 with 16 CPU lanes for a discrete graphics card

Cons

  • No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is mandatory
  • Built on the older 14 nm process, with PCIe 3.0 only
  • Requires a 400- or 500-series LGA1200 motherboard
40.3Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Single-core42
Multi-core36
Gaming46.1

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Intel Core i7-10700F

General

Announced
2020
Socket
LGA1200
Process
14 nm
Base TDP
65 W

Cores & Clocks

Cores
8
Threads
16
Base clock
2.9 GHz
Boost clock
4.8 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB

Memory

Memory support
DDR4-2933
Max memory
128 GB
Memory channels
2

Platform

PCIe version
3
CPU PCIe lanes
16

Benchmarks

PassMark
16,085Bottom 35%
PassMark (single thread)
2,870Bottom 36%

Quick answers

Is the Intel Core i7-10700F good in 2026?

The Intel Core i7-10700F earns an Inno Score of 40.3/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Comet Lake desktop processor for LGA1200 with 8 cores and 16 threads, a 2.9 GHz base clock, boost up to 4.8 GHz via Turbo Boost Max 3.0, 16 MB cache and a 65 W TDP. The F suffix means no integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required.

What are the key specs of the Intel Core i7-10700F?

Cores: 8 · Threads: 16 · Boost clock: 4.8 GHz · Socket: LGA1200

What are the closest alternatives to the Intel Core i7-10700F?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Intel Core i7-10700, Intel Core i9-9900, Intel Core i3-12100 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.