Intel Core i7-9800X vs Intel Core i7-10700

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Intel Core i7-9800X or Intel Core i7-9800X – 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 i7-9800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9800X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i7-10700 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 i7-10700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i 9000X Group Intel Core i 10000
9 Generation 10
Intel Core i7-9800X Name Intel Core i7-10700
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9800X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-10700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.6 GHz
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 8x
16 Threads 16
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9800X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-10700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Release date Q4/2017
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Shaders 192
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 9.5
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 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.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 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.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9800X 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 16.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-10700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2020
-- Release price 323 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
16.5 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Skylake X Refresh Architecture Comet Lake S
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
18113
18113
Intel Core i7-10700
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
16780
16780

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
13067
13067
Intel Core i7-10700
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
12250
12250

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9402
9402
Intel Core i7-10700
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
8945
8945

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
7926
7926
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
7654
7654

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
5353
5353
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
4467
4467

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
4834
4834
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
4338
4338

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1597
1597
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1372
1372

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1271
1271
Intel Core i7-10700
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1255
1255

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1267
1267
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1155
1155

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
499
499
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
455
455