Intel Core i9-9900KS vs Intel Core i7-10700K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i9-9900KS or Intel Core i9-9900KS – 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 i9-9900KS features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9900KS, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-10700K 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 i7-10700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-9900KS Name Intel Core i7-10700K
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i7
9 Generation 10
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9900KS has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900KS is 4.0 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 i7-10700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700K is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.1 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
16 Threads 16
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9900KS has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-9900KS 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.
The Intel Core i7-10700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 127 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
127 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
None TDP down 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9900KS 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 i7-10700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2019 Release date Q2/2020
-- 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
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Comet Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
524 $ Release price 374 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
19602
19602
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
19094
19094

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
13305
13305
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
12678
12678

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
11511
11511
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9145
9145

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
9471
9471
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
8514
8514

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
6012
6012
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5614
5614

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5292
5292
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
5226
5226

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2344
2344
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
2201
2201

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
1650
1650
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
1419
1419
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1347
1347

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
1333
1333
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1309
1309

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
524
524
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
518
518

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
228
228
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
222
222