Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i3-9100HL

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Intel Core i7-10700K or Intel Core i7-10700K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-10700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-9100HL features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9100HL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-10700K Name Intel Core i3-9100HL
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 9000H
10 Generation 9
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700K is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-9100HL has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9100HL is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 4
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.9 GHz
8x Cores 4x
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
16 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.8 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-9100HL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-9100HL uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
12 Direct X 12
24 Execution units 24
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
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Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
192 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts.
95 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-9100HL is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
16.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1440
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2019
Comet Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake H Refresh
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
374 $ Release price 225 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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14 nm Technology 14 nm