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Core i7-10700T

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 4.5 GHz on FCLGA1200.

3.5 · 14 votes

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Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
4.5 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming8
Productivity8
Single-core8
Multi-core33
Power efficiency7

Lab scores

Performance score8
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.5 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p18 fps
1440p14 fps
4K10 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Process node
14 nm
Socket
FCLGA1200
Release year
2020
Total cores
8
Threads
16
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Clocks & cache
Base clock
2.0 GHz
Boost clock
4.5 GHz
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)
35W
Max temperature
100°C
PCIe
PCIe 3.0
Technologies
Instruction sets
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions
AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners praise it for running cool and quiet in small builds. The usual gripe is that it feels a bit slow for heavy multitasking or modern games.

Pros
  • Sips power, stays whisper quiet
  • Handles daily tasks without breaking a sweat
  • Multitasks smoothly for office work
  • Packs a solid punch for its size
Cons
  • No real overclocking headroom
  • Power limits hinder sustained performance
  • Lacks modern platform features
Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-10700T

An energy-sipping 35-watt desktop chip that trades top-end speed for cool, quiet operation in compact builds.

Get it if you need a low-power chip for a tiny office PC or home server where heat and noise matter more than raw speed. Skip it if you want to game or edit video; a standard desktop chip will run circles around this for less money.

Buy it if…

  • You want a low-power office PC that stays whisper quiet.
  • You're building a 24/7 home server on a tight budget.
  • You need a cool-running chip for a tiny, compact case build.
3.5

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