Intel · Core

Core i7-10700K

Released May 2020

An unlocked eight-core Comet Lake desktop processor for high-frame-rate gaming and LGA1200 PCs.

Model history · 5 models, 2015–2020

Cores: 8/16
Boost: 5.1 GHz
L3: 16 MB
Power: 125 W
Socket: LGA1200

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What reviewers say

Reviews find gaming performance close to the Core i9-10900K at a lower price, with useful overclocking headroom. Ryzen alternatives are better value for heavily threaded work, while the Core i5-10600K can deliver similar gaming results more cheaply. Power consumption and the cost of an aftermarket cooler weaken its overall value.

From techspot.com and tomshardware.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base clock: 3.8 GHz
Boost clock: 5.1 GHz
L3 cache: 16 MB
Cores: Hyper-Threading supported; Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 targets favoured cores. Thermal Velocity Boost is not supported.
Clocks: Up to 5.1 GHz with Turbo Boost Max 3.0, or 5 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0. Configurable TDP-down to 95 W with a 3.5 GHz base clock. Tom's Hardware reports 229 W PL2; the current Intel specification page publishes TDP only.

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: Yes
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630; 350 MHz base, up to 1.2 GHz; up to 64 GB shared graphics memory; three displays. HDMI up to 4096×2160 at 30 Hz; DisplayPort up to 4096×2304 at 60 Hz; Quick Sync Video supported.

Platform

Socket: LGA1200
Base power: 125 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: No
Memory support: Up to 128 GB; two channels; DDR4-2933; 45.8 GB/s maximum bandwidth; ECC not supported.
PCIe: PCIe 3.0; 16 CPU lanes, configured as 1×16, 2×8 or 1×8+2×4.
Process: 14 nm; Comet Lake; 37.5 × 37.5 mm package; 100°C maximum junction temperature. Tom's Hardware identifies the ten-core die with two cores disabled and a soldered thermal interface.
Cooler: No cooler included with the boxed processor (Tom's Hardware exact-model review); an LGA1200-compatible thermal solution is required.

Pros and cons

Pros

Unlocked CPU multiplier
Eight cores with Hyper-Threading
Integrated UHD Graphics 630

Cons

No cooler included
PCIe limited to version 3.0
Requires an LGA1200 motherboard

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
AMDRyzen 7 3800XT	8/16	4.7 GHz	32 MB	105 W	AM4	Jul 2020
AMDRyzen 7 5800X	8/16	4.7 GHz	32 MB	105 W	AM4	Nov 2020
AMDRyzen 7 3800X	8/16	4.5 GHz	32 MB	105 W	AM4	Jul 2019

Previous model: Core i7-9700K. Newer model: Core i7-11700K.

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