Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Core i9-10900K: What is the difference?
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53points
Intel Core i7-7700K
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€410
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€410
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61 facts in comparison
Intel Core i7-7700K
Intel Core i9-10900K
Why is Intel Core i7-7700K better than Intel Core i9-10900K?
- 34W lower TDP?
91Wvs125W - 5 higher clock multiplier?
42vs37
Why is Intel Core i9-10900K better than Intel Core i7-7700K?
- 2.2x faster CPU speed?
10 x 3.7GHzvs4 x 4.2GHz - 533MHz higher ram speed?
2933MHzvs2400MHz - 12 more CPU threads?
20vs8 - 0.8GHz higher turbo clock speed?
5.3GHzvs4.5GHz - 1.
5MB bigger L2 cache?
2.5MBvs1MB - 2.4x higher PassMark result?
23326vs9736 - 12MB bigger L3 cache?
20MBvs8MB - 384KB bigger L1 cache?
640KBvs256KB
Intel Core i7-7700K
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Intel Core i9-10900K
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Intel Core i7-7700K
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Intel Core i7-7700
Intel Core i9-10900K
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Intel Core i9-11900K
Intel Core i7-7700K
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AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Intel Core i9-10900K
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Intel Core i5-13600K
Intel Core i7-7700K
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i9-10900K
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Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel Core i7-7700K
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
Intel Core i9-10900K
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Intel Core i7-10700K
Intel Core i7-7700K
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Intel Core i5-6600K
Intel Core i9-10900K
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Intel Core i7-7700K
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800x
Intel Core i9-10900K
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Apple M1
Intel Core i7-7700K
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Intel Core i5-9600K
Intel Core i9-10900K
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i7-7700K
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Intel Core i9-10900K
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Intel Core i7-11700K
Intel Core i7-7700K
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Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel Core i9-10900K
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Intel Core i9-10900
Price comparison
Intel Core i7-7700K
Buy used:
€186
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-7700K 4,20GHz Boxed CPU | €410 | ||
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Prozessor 4 . ..Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Prozessor 4 Kerne bis zu 4,5 GHz entsperrt LGA 1151 100/200 Serie 91W (Renewed) |
€390 | ||
| Intel Core i7–7700 K 4,2 GHz QuadCore 8 …Intel Core i7–7700 K 4,2 GHz QuadCore 8 MB Cache Prozessor | €420 | ||
Intel Core i9-10900K
Buy used:
€454
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-10900K Processor 3.7 GHz 2…Intel Core i9-10900K Processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box | €439 | ||
| Intel BX8070110900K Core i9-10900K (Basi…Intel BX8070110900K Core i9-10900K (Basistakt: 3,70GHz; Sockel: LGA1200; 125Watt) Box | €386 | ||
| Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30…Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX8070110900K) | €349 | ||
Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3. 70-5.30…Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX8070110900K) |
€349 | ||
| Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30…Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX8070110900K) | €352 | ||
| Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30…Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX8070110900K) | €352 | ||
User reviews
Overall rating
Intel Core i7-7700K
4 User reviews
Intel Core i7-7700K
6.5/10
4 User reviews
Intel Core i9-10900K
1 User reviews
Intel Core i9-10900K
10.0/10
1 User reviews
Features
Value for money
5.5/10
4 votes
10.0/10
1 votes
Gaming
7.3/10
4 votes
10.0/10
1 votes
Performance
7.3/10
4 votes
10.
0/10
1 votes
Reliability
6.8/10
4 votes
10.0/10
1 votes
Energy efficiency
6.0/10
4 votes
10.0/10
1 votes
Performance
CPU speed
4 x 4.2GHz
10 x 3.7GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
4.5GHz
5.3GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✔Intel Core i7-7700K
✔Intel Core i9-10900K
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
0.25MB/core
0.25MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
2MB/core
2MB/core
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i9-10900K)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i9-10900K)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Blender (bmw27) result
339.9seconds
132.9seconds
The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
1117.4seconds
409.6seconds
The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i9-10900K)
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
350MHz
350MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
1150MHz
1200MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
Unknown.
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TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-7700K)
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
2400MHz
2933MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
38.4GB/s
45.8GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖Intel Core i7-7700K
✖Intel Core i9-10900K
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-7700K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i9-10900K)
A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-7700K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i9-10900K)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
instruction sets
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.
uses multithreading
✔Intel Core i7-7700K
✔Intel Core i9-10900K
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
bits executed at a time
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-7700K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i9-10900K)
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has TrustZone
✖Intel Core i7-7700K
✖Intel Core i9-10900K
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-7700K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i9-10900K)
The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Has NX bit
✔Intel Core i7-7700K
✔Intel Core i9-10900K
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
VFP version
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i9-10900K)
Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
Miscellaneous
Has AES
✔Intel Core i7-7700K
✔Intel Core i9-10900K
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Price comparison
Intel Core i7-7700K
Buy used:
€186
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-7700K 4,20GHz Boxed CPU | €410 | ||
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Prozessor 4 . ..Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Prozessor 4 Kerne bis zu 4,5 GHz entsperrt LGA 1151 100/200 Serie 91W (Renewed) |
€390 | ||
| Intel Core i7–7700 K 4,2 GHz QuadCore 8 …Intel Core i7–7700 K 4,2 GHz QuadCore 8 MB Cache Prozessor | €420 | ||
Intel Core i9-10900K
Buy used:
€454
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-10900K Processor 3.7 GHz 2…Intel Core i9-10900K Processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box | €439 | ||
| Intel BX8070110900K Core i9-10900K (Basi…Intel BX8070110900K Core i9-10900K (Basistakt: 3,70GHz; Sockel: LGA1200; 125Watt) Box | €386 | ||
| Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30…Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX8070110900K) | €349 | ||
Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3. 70-5.30…Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX8070110900K) |
€349 | ||
| Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30…Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX8070110900K) | €352 | ||
| Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30…Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX8070110900K) | €352 | ||
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Intel Core i9 10900K vs i7 7700K: performance comparison
VS
Intel Core i9 10900K
Intel Core i7 7700K
We compared two desktop CPUs: the 3.7 GHz Intel Core i9 10900K with 10-cores against the 4.2 GHz i7 7700K with 4-cores. On this page, you’ll find out which processor has better performance in benchmarks, games and other useful information.
- Review
- Differences
- Performance
- Specs
- Comments
Review
General overview and comparison of the processors
Single-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Core i9 10900K
64
Core i7 7700K
54
Multi-Core Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Core i9 10900K
50
Core i7 7700K
20
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
Core i9 10900K
53
Core i7 7700K
44
NanoReview Final Score
Generic CPU rating
Core i9 10900K
55
Core i7 7700K
39
Key Differences
What are the key differences between 7700K and 10900K
Advantages of Intel Core i9 10900K
- Has 6 more physical cores
- Has 12288 KB larger L3 cache size
- Newer — released 3-years and 4-months later
- Supports up to 128 GB DDR4-2933 RAM
- Around 10.
04 GB/s (28%) higher theoretical memory bandwidth - 18% higher Turbo Boost frequency (5.3 GHz vs 4.5 GHz)
- 18% faster in a single-core Geekbench v5 test — 1336 vs 1135 points
Promotion
Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarks
Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Core i9 10900K
+17%
1422
Core i7 7700K
1219
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Core i9 10900K
+161%
15401
Core i7 7700K
5909
Passmark CPU (Single-Core)
Core i9 10900K
+17%
3180
Core i7 7700K
2728
Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
Core i9 10900K
+142%
23590
Core i7 7700K
9749
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)
Core i9 10900K
+18%
1340
Core i7 7700K
1139
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)
Core i9 10900K
+130%
10910
Core i7 7700K
4750
Submit your Cinebench R23 result
Specifications
Full technical specification of Intel Core i9 10900K and i7 7700K
General
| Vendor | Intel | Intel |
| Released | May 1, 2020 | January 3, 2017 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| instruction set | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| Codename | Comet Lake | Kaby Lake |
| Model number | i9-10900K | i7-7700K |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | HD Graphics 630 |
| P-Cores | 10 | 4 |
| P-Threads | 20 | 8 |
| Base Frequency (P) | 3. 7 GHz |
4.2 GHz |
| Turbo Boost Frequency (P) | 5.3 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Total Cores | 10 | 4 |
| Total Threads | 20 | 8 |
| Bus Frequency | 100 MHz | 42 MHz |
| Multiplier | 37x | 100x |
| Bus Bandwidth | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s |
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 20MB (shared) | 8MB (shared) |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
Package
| Fabrication process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| TDP (PL1) | 125 W | 91 W |
| Socket | LGA-1200 | LGA-1151 |
| Peak temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Base Clock | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1150 MHz |
| Shading Units | 192 | 192 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| ROPs | 3 | 3 |
| Execution Units | 24 | 24 |
| TGP | 15 W | 15 W |
Max. Resolution |
4096×2304 — 60 Hz | 4096×2304 — 60 Hz |
iGPU FLOPS
Core i9 10900K
0.38 TFLOPS
Core i7 7700K
0.44 TFLOPS
Memory Support
| Memory types | — DDR4-2933 | — DDR4-2400 — DDR3L-1600 |
| Memory Size | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Max. Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max. Memory Bandwidth | 45.8 GB/s | 35.76 GB/s |
| ECC Support | No | No |
| Official site | Intel Core i9 10900K official page | Intel Core i7 7700K official page |
| PCI Express Version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| Extended instructions | — | SSE4. 1, SSE4.2, AVX-2 |
Cast your vote
Choose between two processors
Core i9 10900K
18 (58.1%)
Core i7 7700K
13 (41.9%)
Total votes: 31
Сompetitors
1.
Intel Core i9 10900K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
2.
Intel Core i9 10900K or Intel Core i7 13700K
3.
Intel Core i9 10900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
4.
Intel Core i9 10900K or Intel Core i9 13900K
5.
Intel Core i9 10900K or Intel Core i9 11900K
6.
Intel Core i7 7700K or Intel Core i7 6700K
7.
Intel Core i7 7700K or Intel Core i5 12400F
8.
Intel Core i7 7700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Compare other CPUs (540+)
So which CPU will you choose: Intel Core i7 7700K or i9 10900K?
Name
Message
Promotion
Intel Core i9 10900K vs i7 7700K:
performance comparison
VS
Intel Core i9 10900K
Intel Core i7 7700K
Which is better: 10-core Intel Core i9 10900K at 3.
7 GHz or i7 7700K with 4 cores at 4.2 GHz? To find out, read our comparison test of these 14nm desktop processors in popular benchmarks, games and heavy applications.
- Overview
- Differences
- Performance
- Features
- Comments
Overview
Overview and comparison of the main metrics from NanoReview
Single-threaded performance
Rating in tests using a single core
Core i9 10900K
64
Core i7 7700K
54
9000 2 Multi-threaded performance
All-core benchmarks
Core i9 10900K
50
Core i7 7700K
20
Power Efficiency
Chip Power Efficiency
Core i9 10900 K
53
Core i7 7700K
44
NanoReview rating
Final CPU score
Core i9 10900K
55
Core i7 7700K
39
Key differences
What are the main differences between 7700K and 10900K
Reasons to choose Intel Core i9 10900K
- Has 6 more physical cores
- Has 12288 KB more L3 cache
- Introduced 3 years and 4 months later than rival
- Supports up to 128 GB DDR4-2933
- 10.
04 GB/s (28%) higher maximum memory bandwidth - 18% higher Turbo Boost frequency (5.3 GHz vs 4.5 GHz)
- 18% faster Geekbench v5 single-core test — 1336 and 1135 points
Benchmark tests
Compare the results of processor tests in benchmarks
Cinebench R23 (single core)
Core i9 10900K
+17%
1422
Core i7 7700K
1219
Cinebench R23 (multi-core)
Core i9 10900K
+161%
15401
Core i7 7700K
5909
Passmark CPU (single core)
Core i9 10900K
+17%
3180
Core i7 7700K
2728
Passmark CPU (multi-core)
Core i9 10900K
+142%
23590
Core i7 7700K
9749
Geekbench 5 (single core)
Core i9 10900K
+18%
1340
Core i7 7700K
1139
Geekbench 5 (multi-core)
Core i9 10900K
+130%
10910
Core i7 7700K
4750
Add your Cinebench R23 results
Specifications
List of full specifications of Intel Core i9 10900K and i7 7700K
General information
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Release date | May 1, 2020 | January 3, 2017 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Instruction set architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| Codename | Comet Lake | Kaby Lake |
| Model number | i9-10900K | i7-7700K |
| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | HD Graphics 630 |
Processor
| Cores | 10 | 4 |
| threads | 20 | 8 |
| Frequency | 3. 7 GHz |
4.2 GHz |
| Max. frequency in Turbo Boost | 5.3 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Number of cores | 10 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 20 | 8 |
| Bus frequency | 100 MHz | 42 MHz |
| Multiplier | 37x | 100x |
| Tire speed | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s |
| Level 1 cache | 64KB (per core) | 64KB (per core) |
| Level 2 cache | 256KB (per core) | 256KB (per core) |
| Level 3 cache | 20MB (shared) | 8MB (shared) |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Process | 14 nanometers | 14 nanometers |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 W | 91W |
| Socket | LGA-1200 | LGA-1151 |
| Critical temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| GPU frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Boost GPU frequency | 1200 MHz | 1150 MHz |
| Shader blocks | 192 | 192 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| ROPs | 3 | 3 |
| Computer units | 24 | 24 |
| TGP | 15W | 15W |
Max. resolution |
4096×2304 — 60Hz | 4096×2304 — 60Hz |
iGPU FLOPS
Core i9 10900K
0.38 teraflops
Core i7 7700K
0.44 teraflops
Memory support
| Memory type | — DDR4-2933 | — DDR4-2400 — DDR3L-1600 |
| Max. size | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Number of channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max. bandwidth | 45.8 GB/s | 35.76 GB/s |
| ECC support | No | No |
Other
| Official site | Site Intel Core i9 10900K | Site Intel Core i7 7700K |
| PCI Express version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Max. PCI Express lanes | 16 | 16 |
| Extended instructions | — | SSE4. 1, SSE4.2, AVX-2 |
Poll
What processor do you think is the best?
Core i9 10900K
18 (58.1%)
Core i7 7700K
13 (41.9%)
Total votes: 31
Competitors
1.
Intel Core i9 10900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
2.
Intel Core i9 10900K and Intel Core i7 13700K
3.
Intel Core i9 10900K and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
4.
Intel Core i9 10900K and Intel Core i9 13900K
5.
Intel Core i
0K and Intel Core i9 11900K
6.
Intel Core i7 7700K and Intel Core i7 6700K
7.
Intel Core i7 7700K and Intel Core i5 12400F
8.
Intel Core i7 7700K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Compare other CPUs (540+)
Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Core i9-10900K: What is the difference?
53 points
Intel Core i7-7700K
61 points
Intel Core i9-10900K
€ 410
€ 439
€ 410
i9-10900KF
Comparison winner
€ 439
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61 facts in comparison
Intel Core i7-7700K
Intel Core i9-10900K
Why is Intel Core i7-7700K better than Intel Core i9-10900K?
- 34W below TDP?
91W vs 125W - 5 higher hour multiplier?
42 vs 37
Why is Intel Core i9-10900K better than Intel Core i7-7700K?
- 2.
2x higher CPU speed?
10 x 3.7GHz vs 4 x 4.2GHz - 533MHz higher memory speed?
2933MHz vs 2400MHz - 12 more CPU threads?
20 vs 8 - 0.8GHz higher turbo clock speed?
5.3GHz vs 4.5GHz - 1.5MB more L2 cache?
2.5MB vs 1MB - 2.4x higher PassMark score?
23326 vs 9736 - 12MB more L3 cache?
20MB vs 8MB - 384KB more L1 cache?
640KB vs 256KB
intel core i7-7700K
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-10900K
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Intel Core i7-7700K
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Intel Core i7-7700
Intel Core i9-10900K
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Intel Core i9-11900K
Intel Core i7-7700K
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AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Intel Core i9-10900K
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Intel Core i5-13600K
Intel Core i7-7700K
9000 2 vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i9-10900K
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Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel Core i7-7700K
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
Intel Core i9-10900K
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9000 2 Intel Core i7-10700K
Intel Core i7-7700K
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Intel Core i5-6600K
Intel Core i9-10900K
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Intel Core i7-7700K
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9000 2 AMD Ryzen 7 1800x
Intel Core i9-10900K
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Apple M1
Intel Core i7-7700K
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Intel Core i5-9600K
Intel Core i9-10900K
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i7-7700K
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Intel Core i9-10900K
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Intel Core i7-11700K
Intel Core i7-7700K
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Intel Core i5-12600K
9000 2 Intel Core i9-10900K
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Intel Core i9-10900
Price comparison
Intel Core i7-7700K
Buy used:
€186
| Product | Shop | Price | |
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Intel Core i7-7700K 4. 20GHz Boxed CPU |
€410 | ||
| Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Prozessor 4 …Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Prozessor 4 Kerne bis zu 4.5 GHz entsperrt LGA 1151 100/200 Serie 91W (Renewed) 9 0182 | €390 | ||
| Intel Core i7-7700 K 4.2 GHz QuadCore 8 …Intel Core i7-7700 K 4.2 GHz QuadCore 8 MB Cache Prozessor | €420 | ||
Intel Core i9-10900K
Buy used:
€454
| Product | Shop | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-10900K Processor 3.7 GHz 2…Intel Core i9- 10900K Processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box | €439 | ||||
| Intel BX8070110900K Core i9-10900K (Basi… : 3.70GHz; Sockel: LGA1200; 125Watt) Box | €386 | ||||
Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30…Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3. 70-5.30GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX8070110900K) 9 0182
| €349 | ||||
| Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30…Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30GHz, boxed ohne Kuhler (BX8070110900K) | €349 | ||||
| 10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30…Intel Core i9- 10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX8070110900K) | 10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30…Intel Core i9-10900K , 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX8070110900K) | €352 | |||
User Reviews
Overall Rating
Intel Core i7-7700K
4 User Reviews
Intel Core i7-7700K
6.5 / 10
4 User reviews
Intel Core i9-10900K
1 User reviews
Intel Core i9-10900K
10.0 /10
1 User reviews
Features
Value for money
5.5 /10
4 votes
10.
0 /10
1 votes
Games
4 votes
10.0 /10
1 votes
Performance
7.3 Reliability
6.8 /10 90 003
4 votes
10.0 /10
1 votes
Energy efficiency
6.0 /10
4 votes
10.0 /10
1 votes
Productivity 90 024 CPU speed
4 x 4.2GHz
10 x 3.7GHz
CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second a processor can perform, given all its cores (processors). It is calculated by adding the clock speeds of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors, each group of cores.
processor thread
More threads result in better performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
4.5GHz
5.3GHz
When the processor is running below its limits, it can jump to a higher clock speed to increase performance.
Has unlocked multiplier
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Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier and are easier to overclock, allowing for better performance in games and other applications.
L2 Cache
More L2 scratchpad memory results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.
L3 cache
More L3 scratchpad memory results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.
L1 cache
More L1 cache results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.
L2 core
0.25MB/core
0.25MB/core
More data can be stored in L2 scratchpad for access by each processor core.
L3 core
2MB/core
2MB/core
More data can be stored in L3 scratchpad for access by each processor core.
Geotagging
PassMark result
This benchmark measures CPU performance using multithreading.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures processor performance using a thread of execution.
Cinebench R20 result (multi-core)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark that measures the performance of a multi-core processor by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 result (single core)
Cinebench R20 is a test to evaluate the performance of a single core processor when rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (multi-core)
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures multi-core processor performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Geekbench 5 result (single core)
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures the single-core performance of a processor. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Blender (bmw27) test result
339.9seconds
132.9seconds
The Blender (bmw27) test measures CPU performance by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render a scene in a shorter time.
Blender (classroom) result
1117.4seconds
409.6seconds
The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures CPU performance by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render a scene in a shorter time.
performance per watt
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This means that the processor is more efficient, resulting in more performance per watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
350MHz
350MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
turbo GPU
1150MHz
1200MHz
When the GPU is running below its limits, it can jump to a higher clock speed to increase performance.
GPU Execution Units
A Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) with more execution units can provide better graphics.
monitor support
By using multiple displays, you can increase your workspace, making it easier to work across multiple applications.
DirectX version
DirectX is used in games with a new version that supports better graphics.
OpenGL version
The newer the OpenGL version, the better graphics quality in games.
OpenCL version
Some applications use OpenCL to use the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions are more functional and better quality.
textured units (TMUs)
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TMUs take texture units and map them to the geometric layout of the 3D scene. More TMUs generally means texture information is processed faster.
ROPs imaging units
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ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, such as writing the final pixel data to memory and for performing other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the appearance of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
2400MHz
2933MHz
Can support faster memory which speeds up system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
38.4GB/s
45.8GB/s
This is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored in memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Dynamic Dynamic Random Access Memory Double Data Rate) is the most common type of main memory. New versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increase the speed of data transfer between memory and processor.
maximum memory
Maximum memory (RAM).
bus baud rate
The bus is responsible for transferring data between various components of a computer or device.
Supports memory debug code
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Memory debug code can detect and repair data corruption. It is used when necessary to avoid distortion, such as in scientific computing or when starting a server.
eMMC version
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The newer version of eMMC — built-in flash memory card — speeds up the memory interface, has a positive effect on device performance, for example, when transferring files from a computer to internal memory via USB.
bus frequency
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The bus is responsible for transferring data between various components of a computer or device
Functions
instruction sets
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
9000 2 SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU executes for certain functions.
uses multithreading
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Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides better performance by dividing each physical processor core into logical cores, also known as threads. Thus, each core can run two instruction streams at the same time.
bits transmitted at the same time
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NEON provides faster media processing such as MP3 listening.
Has TrustZone
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Technology is integrated into the processor to ensure device security when using features such as mobile payments and digital rights management (DRM) video streaming .
interface width
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The processor can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), which means the processor performs better
Has NX bit
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NX bit helps protect your computer from virus attacks.
VFP version
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The floating point vector (VFP) is used by the processor to provide enhanced performance in areas such as digital imaging.
Other
Has AES
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✔Intel Core i9-10900K
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Price comparison
Intel Core i7-7700K
Buy used:
€186
| Product | Shop | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Intel Core i7-7700K 4. 20GHz Boxed CPU |
€410 | ||
| Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Prozessor 4 …Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Prozessor 4 151 100/200 Serie 91W (Renewed) | €390 | ||
| Intel Core i7-7700 K 4.2 GHz QuadCore 8 …Intel Core i7-7700 K 4.2 GHz QuadCore 8 MB Cache Prozessor | €420 | ||
Intel Core i9-10900K
Buy used:
€454
| Product | Store | Price 90 865 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-10900K Processor 3.7 GHz 2…Intel Core i9-10900K Processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box | €439 | ||
| Intel BX8070110900K Core i9-10900K (Basi…Intel BX80 70110900K Core i9-10900K (Basistakt: 3.70GHz; Sockel: LGA1200; 125Watt) Box | €386 | ||
Intel Core i9-10900K, 10C/20T, 3.70-5.30.
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