Intel Core i9-9900KF vs Intel Core i7-10700KF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i9-9900KF or Intel Core i9-9900KF – 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 i9-9900KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
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.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 10000
9 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-9900KF Name Intel Core i7-10700KF
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9900KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
16 Threads 16
8x Cores 8x
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.1 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-10700KF does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 125 W watts.
None TDP down 95 W
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9900KF 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 i7-10700KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2019 Release date Q2/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
600 $ Release price 349 $
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Comet Lake S
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
19094
19094
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
18702
18702

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
12812
12812
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
12678
12678

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
11095
11095
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9145
9145

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8779
8779

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8182
8182

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5614
5614
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
5564
5564

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5292
5292
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4995
4995

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2344
2344
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
2245
2245

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1650
1650
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1347
1347
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1342
1342

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1309
1309
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1294
1294

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
524
524
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
518
518

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
228
228
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
219
219

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
192
192
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
171
171