Intel Core i7-9700F vs Intel Core i7-10700F

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Intel Core i7-9700F or Intel Core i7-9700F – 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 i7-9700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-10700F 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 i7-10700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-9700F Name Intel Core i7-10700F
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 10000
9 Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700F is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 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
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.6 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 16
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700F 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 42.7 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 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
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 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 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700F 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 12.0 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.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2020
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 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 --
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
520 $ 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 i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
16780
16780
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
13350
13350

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
12250
12250
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
8540
8540

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
8945
8945
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
7926
7926
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
7425
7425
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6520
6520

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
5352
5352
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3848
3848

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
4834
4834
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3644
3644

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
2291
2291
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1491
1491

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1597
1597
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1267
1267
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1218
1218

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1255
1255
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1181
1181

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
499
499
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
465
465

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
214
214
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
209
209