Intel Core i7-10700KF vs Intel Core i3-7130U

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Intel Core i7-10700KF or Intel Core i7-10700KF – 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 i7-10700KF 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 i7-10700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-7130U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7130U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
10 Generation 7
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 7000U
Intel Core i7-10700KF Name Intel Core i3-7130U
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10700KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700KF 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 i3-7130U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7130U is 2.7 GHz
8 CPU Cores 2
16 Threads 4
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
8x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-7130U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7130U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, 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.
-- Generation 9.5
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- Shaders 192
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 620
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 15 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP down 7.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10700KF 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 i3-7130U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2017
Comet Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
16.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1356
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
349 $ Release price 281 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268
Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1477
1477

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629
Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1778
1778

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2344
2344
Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
285
285

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636
Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
924
924