Core i7-10700

Name: Intel Core i7-10700
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.8 (209 reviews)

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 4.8 GHz on FCLGA1200.

3.8 · 209 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.8 GHz

L3 cache

16 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming10

Productivity10

Single-core10

Multi-core33

Power efficiency9

Lab scores

Performance score10

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)4.8 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p22 fps

1440p18 fps

4K12 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Comet Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1200
Release year: 2020
Total cores: 8
Threads: 16
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 2.9 GHz
Boost clock: 4.8 GHz
L1 cache: 512 KB
L2 cache: 2 MB
L3 cache: 16 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 45.8 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $340

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners praise it as a solid, cool-running workhorse for gaming and everyday tasks. The main gripe is that it feels overpriced and outdated compared to newer, faster chips.

Pros

Sips power, runs cool all day
Handles heavy multitasking without stutter
Plays modern games at high settings
Quiet enough for a living room PC

Cons

Locked to non-K overclocking
No PCIe 4.0 support
Runs hot on stock cooler

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-10700

The Intel Core i7-10700 is a competent, eight-core desktop CPU that runs cool and quiet, but uses an older socket with no upgrade path.

Get it if you need a solid, cool-running CPU for a basic office PC or home server that just works without fuss. Skip it if you plan to game or edit video, as newer chips offer far better performance for the same money.