Intel Core i7-10700KF vs Intel Core i7-10700F

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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 i7-10700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-10700KF Name Intel Core i7-10700F
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
10 Generation 10
 
 

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 i7-10700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
8x Cores 8x
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.6 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
16 Threads 16
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-10700F does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
-- Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
GPU name
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Technology --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 --
-- VP9 --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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.
95 W TDP down None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 i7-10700F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
349 $ Release price 298 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
19094
19094
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
16780
16780

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
12678
12678
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
12250
12250

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
8945
8945

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9145
9145
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
7425
7425

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
7926
7926

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5614
5614
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
5352
5352

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5292
5292
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
4834
4834

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2344
2344
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
2291
2291

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1597
1597

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1347
1347
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1267
1267

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1309
1309
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1255
1255

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
524
524
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
499
499

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
228
228
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
214
214

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
192
192
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
180
180