Core i7-10700KF

Name: Intel Core i7-10700KF
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.7 (108 reviews)

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

3.7 · 108 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: None

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: DDR4-2933
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 45.8 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 125W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0

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 like the solid gaming performance and how well it overclocks for an older chip. The common complaint is it runs noticeably hot and needs a good cooler to stay happy.

Pros

Plays modern games without breaking a sweat
Stays cool under heavy workloads
Overclocks easily for extra performance
Handles multitasking like a champ

Cons

No integrated graphics at all
Hot under heavy all-core loads
Dead-end LGA1200 upgrade path

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-10700KF

The Intel Core i7-10700KF is a fast 8-core desktop chip from 2020 that runs hot and lacks integrated graphics.

Get it if you want solid gaming and productivity performance on an older LGA1200 board without paying for integrated graphics. Skip it if you're building new—modern CPUs run cooler and faster for the same money.