Core i7-10700K: specs and comparison

Performance score

Core i7-10700K 2020, $374 · 8/16 cores/threads, 125 W

34.45

Single-core	40.37
Multi-core	27.81

Core i7-10700K scores 34.45 out of 100 by our estimate and ranks #213 of 532 CPUs in our database.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core i7-10700K

180

faster than 72% of tested · runs: 41

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Description

Core i7-10700K is a desktop Intel processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, released on 2020-04-30, launch price $374. It has 8 cores and 16 threads running at 3.8–5.1 GHz, 16 MB of L3 cache and the 14 nm process. It fits the LGA1200 socket, has a 125 W TDP and supports DDR4-2933 memory.

Overview

Score (0–100)	34.45
Ranking position	213
Price/performance (0–100)	33.06
Power efficiency (0–100)	14.4
Type	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel
Architecture	Comet Lake
Release date	2020-04-30
Launch price	$374

Specifications

Cores	8
Threads	16
Base clock	3.8 GHz
Boost clock	5.1 GHz
L2 cache	2 MB
L3 cache	16 MB
Process node	14 nm
Unlocked multiplier	yes
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 630
NPU (AI accelerator)	no

Compatibility

Socket	LGA1200
TDP	125 W

Memory and PCI Express

Memory type	DDR4-2933
Memory channels	2
Max memory	128 GB
PCI Express version	3.0
PCIe lanes	16

Games

Core i7-10700K meets 100% of minimum and 92% of recommended requirements of the games in our database (compared with the models named in official requirements).

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