Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i9-10900E

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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 i9-10900E features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10900E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i7-10700K Name Intel Core i9-10900E
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i9
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

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 i9-10900E has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900E is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
16 Threads 20
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
8 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
8x Cores 10x
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 i9-10900E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-10900E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
192 Shaders 192
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
24 Execution units 24
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
12 Direct X 12
9.5 Generation 9.5
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

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 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP down None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 i9-10900E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
374 $ Release price 444 $
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
16.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
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
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
 
 

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