Core i7-10700K

Name: Intel Core i7-10700K
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.9 (251 reviews)

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.1 GHz on FCLGA1200.

3.9 · 251 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.1 GHz

L3 cache

16 MB

TDP

125W

Socket

FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming11

Productivity10

Single-core11

Multi-core33

Power efficiency9

Lab scores

Performance score11

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)5.1 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p24 fps

1440p19 fps

4K13 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: 3.8 GHz
Boost clock: 5.1 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): 125W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $400

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

Gamers love it for solid gaming performance that doesn't break the bank. The usual gripe is it runs hot under load, needing a good cooler to avoid throttling.

Pros

Stays cool under heavy loads
Great for demanding creative work
Fast enough for any modern game
Overclocks well without fuss

Cons

No PCIe 4.0 support
Outdated 14nm architecture
Runs hot under load

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-10700K

An eight-core Intel desktop chip from 2020 that runs hot and draws a lot of power for its performance level.

Get it if you want solid gaming performance on a mature LGA1200 platform without dealing with newer chipset quirks. Skip it if you don't already own a compatible motherboard, because newer CPUs offer better value and efficiency.