Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-10700K
Availability
Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
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$363.97
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Availability
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)
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$278.99
In Stock
Updated 46 minutes ago
Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-10700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-10700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900K and the cheaper Core i7-10700K have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Performs up to 4% better in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive than Core i7-10700K — 726 vs 699 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-10700K — 20 vs 16 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K
- Up to 23% cheaper than Core i9-10900K — $278.
99 vs $363.97
- Up to 20% better value when playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive than Core i9-10900K — $0.4 vs $0.5 per FPS
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Resolution
1920×1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-10900K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
726
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.5/FPS
75%
Price, $
$363.97
76%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
Buy for $363.97 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 46 minutes ago
Core i7-10700K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
699
96%
Value, $/FPS
$0.4/FPS
100%
Price, $
$278.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)
Buy for $278.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 46 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920×1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-10900K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7-10700K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
1175
FPS
1135
FPS
League of Legends
514
FPS
496
FPS
VALORANT
295
FPS
285
FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
326
FPS
313
FPS
Apex Legends
1561
FPS
1509
FPS
Minecraft
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-10900K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Single-Core
1388
100%
Multi-Core
10716
100%
Core i7-10700K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Single-Core
1332
96%
Multi-Core
8800
78%
|
Intel Core i9-10900K |
vs |
Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
|
Desktop |
Segment |
Desktop |
|
10 |
Cores | 8 |
|
20 |
Threads | 16 |
3. 7 GHz |
Base Clock Speed |
3.8 GHz |
|
5.3 GHz |
Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 37.0x | Multiplier |
38.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i9-10900K or Core i7-10700K
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, 1080p, High
Alienware Area 51M Gaming Laptop
437
FPS
$
5.87
/FPS
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Mobile
Core i7-10700K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$2,565
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Skytech Siege 3.
0 Gaming PC
540
FPS
$
5.13
/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i7-10700K
8 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$2,771.77
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OMEN 30L Gaming Desktop PC
689
FPS
$
4.17
/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-10900K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$2,869.99
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Empowered PC
495
FPS
$
2.73
/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i7-10700K
32 GB, 2 TB HDD
Buy on Amazon
$1,349.
99
In Stock
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MPG Velox by MSI Gaming Computer PC
663
FPS
$
2.71
/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i7-10700K
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 3 TB HDD
Buy on Amazon
$1,799.99
In Stock
Updated 41 minutes ago
Empowered PC
361
FPS
$
3.32
/FPS
GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB
Core i7-10700K
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
Buy on Amazon
$1,199.99
In Stock
Updated 42 minutes ago
CUK Mantis V2 Gamer PC
540
FPS
$
2.
78
/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i7-10700K
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
Buy on Amazon
$1,499.99
In Stock
Updated 39 minutes ago
Empowered PC
663
FPS
$
2.71
/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i7-10700K
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
Buy on Amazon
$1,799.99
In Stock
Updated 41 minutes ago
Empowered PC
376
FPS
$
3.46
/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-10700K
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
Buy on Amazon
$1,299.99
In Stock
Updated 40 minutes ago
CUK Mantis V2 Gamer PC
376
FPS
$
3.
46
/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-10700K
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
Buy on Amazon
$1,299.99
In Stock
Updated 39 minutes ago
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i7-10700K vs i9-10900K — Call of Duty Modern Warfare with GTX 1660 Benchmarks 1080p, 1440p, Ultrawide, 4K Comparison
GTX 1660 with
Intel Core i7-10700K
Call of Duty Modern Warfare
GTX 1660 with
Intel Core i9-10900K
i7-10700K
i9-10900K
Multi-Thread Performance
18919 Pts
22851 Pts
Single-Thread Performance
2991 Pts
3099 Pts
Call of Duty Modern Warfare
i7-10700K vs i9-10900K in Call of Duty Modern Warfare using GTX 1660 — CPU Performance comparison at Ultra, High, Medium, and Low Quality Settings with 1080p, 1440p, Ultrawide, 4K resolutions
i7-10700K
i9-10900K
Ultra Quality
| Resolution | Frames Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
113. |
| 1080p |
113.8 FPS |
| 1440p |
80.0 FPS |
| 1440p |
80.3 FPS |
| 2160p |
47.8 FPS |
| 2160p |
48.0 FPS |
| w1440p |
68.4 FPS |
| w1440p |
68.6 FPS |
0 FPSHigh Quality
| Resolution | Frames Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
174.6 FPS |
| 1080p |
175.6 FPS |
| 1440p |
130.5 FPS |
| 1440p |
130.9 FPS |
| 2160p |
84.1 FPS |
| 2160p |
84.4 FPS |
| w1440p |
114.3 FPS |
| w1440p |
114.6 FPS |
Medium Quality
| Resolution | Frames Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
236. |
| 1080p |
237.5 FPS |
| 1440p |
181.0 FPS |
| 1440p |
181.6 FPS |
| 2160p |
120.5 FPS |
| 2160p |
120.9 FPS |
| w1440p |
160.1 FPS |
| w1440p |
160.5 FPS |
2 FPSLow Quality
| Resolution | Frames Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
359.4 FPS |
| 1080p |
361.1 FPS |
| 1440p |
282.1 FPS |
| 1440p |
282.8 FPS |
| 2160p |
193.1 FPS |
| 2160p |
193.8 FPS |
| w1440p |
251.9 FPS |
| w1440p |
252.4 FPS |
i7-10700K
i9-10900K
Compare i7-10700K vs i9-10900K specifications
i7-10700K vs i9-10900K Architecture
| i7-10700K | i9-10900K | |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Comet Lake | Comet Lake |
| Generation | Core i7 (Comet Lake) |
Core i9 (Comet Lake) |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Part# | unknown | unknown |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Released | May 2020 | May 2020 |
i7-10700K vs i9-10900K Cache
| i7-10700K | i9-10900K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 16MB (shared) | 16MB (shared) |
i7-10700K vs i9-10900K Cores
| i7-10700K | i9-10900K | |
|---|---|---|
| # of Cores | 8 | 10 |
| # of Threads | 16 | 20 |
| Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 | UHD 630 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
i7-10700K vs i9-10900K Features
| i7-10700K | i9-10900K | |
|---|---|---|
| MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.  2AVX AVX2 EIST Intel 64 XD bit VT-x VT-d HTT AES-NI TSX TXT CLMUL FMA3 F16C BMI1 BMI2 Boost 2.0 |
MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 EIST Intel 64 XD bit VT-x VT-d HTT AES-NI TSX TXT CLMUL FMA3 F16C BMI1 BMI2 Boost 2.0 |
i7-10700K vs i9-10900K Notes
| i7-10700K | i9-10900K | |
|---|---|---|
| This processor comes with an unlocked BCLK multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. | This processor comes with an unlocked BCLK multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. |
i7-10700K vs i9-10900K Performance
| i7-10700K | i9-10900K | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Multiplier | 38. 0x |
37.0x |
| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Turbo Clock | up to 5.1 GHz | up to 5.3 GHz |
| Voltage | variable | variable |
i7-10700K vs i9-10900K Physical
| i7-10700K | i9-10900K | |
|---|---|---|
| Die Size | unknown | unknown |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Package | FC-LGA1200 | FC-LGA1200 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1200 | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Transistors | unknown | unknown |
| tCaseMax | 72°C | 72°C |
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Intel Core i9 10900K vs i7 10700K:
performance comparison
VS
Intel Core i9 10900K
Intel Core i7 10700K
Which is better: 10-core Intel Core i9 10900K at 3.
7 GHz or i7 10700K with 8 cores at 3.8 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 -flow performance
Rating in tests using one nucleus
Core i9 10900k
63
Core i7 10700k
61
Multi -flow performance
Tests in benchmarks, where all nucleus are involved0003
Core i9 10900k
57
Core i7 10700k
46
Energy Efficiency
Energy Effect CHIP
Core I9 10900K
Core 10700k
56
9000
RIC
Core i9 10900K
58
Core i7 10700K
53
Key differences
What are the main differences between 10700K and 10900K
Reasons to choose Intel Core i9 10900K
- Has 2 more physical cores
- Has 4 MB more L3 cache
- 4% higher Turbo Boost frequency (5.
3 GHz vs 5.1 GHz)
Benchmark tests
Compare the results of processor tests in benchmarks
Cinebench R23 (single core)
Core i9 10900K
+7%
1403
Core i7 10700K
1307
Cinebench R23 (multi-core)
Core i9 10900K
+22%
15362
Core i7 10700K
12553
Passmark CPU (single core)
Core i9 10900K
+3%
3135
Core i7 10700K
3046
Passmark CPU (multi-core)
Core i9 10900K
+22%
23240
Core i7 10700K
19083
Geekbench 5 (single core)
Core i9 10900K
1324
Core i7 10700K
+4%
1374
Geekbench 5 (multi-core)
Core i9 10900K
+24%
10813
Core i7 10700K
8688
Add your Cinebench R23 results
Specifications
List of full specifications of Intel Core i9 10900K and i7 10700K
General
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Release date | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Instruction set architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| Codename | Comet Lake | |
| Model number | i9-10900K | i7-10700K |
| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | UHD Graphics 630 |
Processor
| Cores | 10 | 8 |
| threads | 20 | 16 |
| Frequency | 3. 7 GHz |
3.8 GHz |
| Max. frequency in Turbo Boost | 5.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Number of cores | 10 | 8 |
| Number of threads | 20 | 16 |
| Bus frequency | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 37x | 38x |
| 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) | 16MB (shared) |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Process | 14 nanometers | 14 nanometers |
| Socket | LGA-1200 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125W | 125W |
| Critical temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Boost GPU frequency | 1200 MHz | 1200 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 10700k
0.38 Teraflops
Memory Support
9000
| Memory type | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max. size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Number of channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max. bandwidth | 45.8 GB/s | 45.8 GB/s |
| ECC support | No |
Other
| Official site | Site Intel Core i9 10900K | Site Intel Core i7 10700K |
| PCI Express Version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Max. PCI Express lanes | 16 | 16 |
Poll
What processor do you think is the best?
Core i9 10900K
137 (51.
3%)
Core i7 10700K
130 (48.7%)
Total votes: 267
2
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1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
Apple M1 and Intel Core i7 10700K
5.
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6.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i7 10700K
7.
Intel Core i7 13700K and Intel Core i7 10700K
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Intel Core i9 10900 vs i7 10700K:
performance comparison
VS
Intel Core i9 10900
nine0002 Intel Core i7 10700K
Which is better: 10-core Intel Core i9 10900 at 2.8 GHz or i7 10700K with 8 cores at 3.8 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
nine0003
Single -flow performance
Rating in tests using one core
Core i9 10900
62
Core i7 10700k
61
Multi -flow performance
Tests in benchmarks where all nucleus
Core2 Core222 51
Core i7 10700K
46
Power Efficiency
Chip Power Efficiency
Core i9 10900
57
Core i7 10700k
56
NanoreView
Final processor rating
Core i9 10900
55
Core i7 10700k
53
Key differences
What are the main differences between 10700K and 10900
Reasons to choose Intel Core i9 10900
- Has 2 more physical cores
- Has 4 MB more L3 cache
- 2% higher Turbo Boost frequency (5.
2 GHz vs 5.1 GHz)
Reasons to choose Intel Core i7 10700K
- Unlocked multiplier
Benchmark tests
Compare the results of processor tests in benchmarks
Cinebench R23 (single core)
Core i9 10900
+4%
1354
Core i7 10700K
1307
Cinebench R23 (multi-core)
Core i9 10900
+7%
13397
Core i7 10700K
12553
Passmark CPU (Single Core)
Core i9 10900
3025
Core i7 10700K
+1%
3046
Passmark CPU (multi-core)
Core i9 10900
+5%
20092
Core i7 10700K
19083
Geekbench 5 (single core)
Core i9 10900
900 i2 1023 900K
+4%
1374
Geekbench 5 (multi-core)
Core i9 10900
+11%
9673
Core i7 10700K
8688
Add your Cinebench R23 results
Specifications
List of full specifications of Intel Core i9 10900 and i7 10700K
General information
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Release date | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Instruction set architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| Codename | Comet Lake | Comet Lake |
| Model number | i9-10900 | i7-10700K |
| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | UHD Graphics 630 |
Processor
| Cores | 10 | 8 |
| threads | 20 | 16 |
| Frequency | 2. 8 GHz |
|
| Max. frequency in Turbo Boost | 5.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Number of cores | 10 | 8 |
| Number of threads | 20 | 16 |
| Bus frequency | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 28x | 38x |
| 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 | 16MB (shared) | |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Process | 14 nanometers | 14 nanometers |
| Socket | LGA-1200 | LGA-1200 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65W | 125W |
| Critical temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Boost GPU frequency | 1200 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Shader blocks | 192 | 192 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| ROPs | 3 | 3 |
| Computer units | 24 | 24 |
| TGP | 15W | |
Max. resolution |
4096×2304 — 60Hz | 4096×2304 — 60Hz |
Igpu Flops
Core i9 10900
0.38 Teraflops
Core i7 10700K
0.38 Teraflops
| DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 | |
| Max. size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Number of channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max. bandwidth | 45.8 GB/s | 45.8 GB/s |
| ECC support | No | No |
Other
| Official site | Site Intel Core i9 10900 | Site Intel Core i7 10700K |
| PCI Express Version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Max. PCI Express lanes | 16 | 16 |
Poll
What processor do you think is the best?
Core i9 10900
111 (79.