Intel Core i7-10700KF vs Intel Core i7-9700KF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-10700KF or Intel Core i7-10700KF – 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 i7-10700KF 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.
The Intel Core i7-9700KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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 i7-9700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-10700KF Name Intel Core i7-9700KF
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
10 Generation 9
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-9700KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
16 Threads 8
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9700KF does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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 45.8 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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10700KF 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 i7-9700KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Comet Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
349 $ Release price 520 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
12678
12678
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
10326
10326

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7421
7421

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9145
9145
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
6972
6972

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7361
7361

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5614
5614
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4164
4164

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2344
2344
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1520
1520

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1589
1589

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1336
1336
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1309
1309

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
192
192
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
134
134