Intel Core i7-10700KF vs Intel Core i7-10700K

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

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 i7-10700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700K is 3.8 GHz
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.1 GHz
8x Cores 8x
16 Threads 16
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700KF does not have integrated 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.
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
-- Direct X 12
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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

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

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
95 W TDP down 95 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 i7-10700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
349 $ Release price 374 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
19094
19094
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
19094
19094

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
12678
12678
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
12678
12678

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9145
9145
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9145
9145

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5614
5614
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5614
5614

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5292
5292
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5292
5292

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2344
2344
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2344
2344

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1347
1347
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1347
1347

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1309
1309
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1309
1309

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
524
524
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
524
524

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
228
228
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
228
228

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
192
192
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
192
192