Intel Core i3-10105F vs Intel Core i7-7700K

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Intel Core i3-10105F or Intel Core i3-10105F – 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 i3-10105F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10105F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i7-7700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 7000
10 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10105F Name Intel Core i7-7700K
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10105F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10105F is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-7700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700K is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 4.2 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10105F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-7700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700K uses the Intel HD 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.
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
GPU name Intel HD 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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 41.6 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 91 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10105F 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-7700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2017
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
107 $ Release price 350 $
Comet Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake S
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
6055
6055
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
5737
5737

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
5149
5149
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4896
4896

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4873
4873
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
3955
3955

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4719
4719
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4501
4501

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
2523
2523
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2486
2486

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2310
2310
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
2257
2257

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1470
1470
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1463
1463

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1229
1229
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1160
1160

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1216
1216
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1168
1168

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
995
995
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
912
912

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
380
380
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
335.8
335.8