Core i7-10700

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-10700

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-10700 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,700 Rank: 364
Rank Name Score Visual
360 Core i7-9800X 5,705
+0.1%
361 Xeon E-2186M 5,702
+0%
362 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,701
+0%
363 Core i3-7350K 5,700
+0%
364 Core i7-10700 5,700
365 Core i7-6700K 5,698
+-0%
366 Intel Core i7-4770R 5,697
-0.1%
367 EPYC 7282 5,693
-0.1%
368 Xeon E5-2698 v4 5,693
-0.1%
369 Ryzen 7 4800HS 5,692
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-10700 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,462 Rank: 411
Rank Name Score Visual
407 Xeon D-2146NT 5,476
+0.3%
408 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,474
+0.2%
409 Core i7-6900K 5,465
+0.1%
410 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,464
+0%
411 Core i7-10700 5,462
412 Xeon E5-2648L v4 5,458
-0.1%
413 Xeon W-2140B 5,453
-0.2%
414 Ryzen 7 1700X 5,452
-0.2%
415 Xeon Gold 6240 5,449
-0.2%
416 Core i7-6700K 5,447
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-10700 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,858 Rank: 327
Rank Name Score Visual
323 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U 5,863
+0.1%
324 Ryzen 7 5825U 5,861
+0.1%
325 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,859
+0%
326 Core i7-8700B 5,858
+0%
327 Core i7-10700 5,858
328 Ryzen 3 7330U 5,858
+0%
329 Core i7-7700 5,854
-0.1%
330 Core i3-7101E 5,852
-0.1%
331 Core i5-8500 5,847
-0.2%
332 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,847
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-10700 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,025 Rank: 369
Rank Name Score Visual
365 Xeon Gold 6134 5,034
+0.2%
366 Xeon W-1350 5,028
+0.1%
367 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,028
+0.1%
368 Xeon E5-2658 v4 5,027
+0%
369 Core i7-10700 5,025
370 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,023
+-0%
371 Core i7-10700F 5,022
-0.1%
372 Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U 5,021
-0.1%
373 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 5,020
-0.1%
374 EPYC 7232P 5,019
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-10700 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,074 Rank: 388
Rank Name Score Visual
384 Ryzen 5 2600X 5,077
+0.1%
385 Core i7-10700F 5,077
+0.1%
386 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,076
+0%
387 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,076
+0%
388 Core i7-10700 5,074
389 Xeon Gold 6234 5,070
-0.1%
390 Core i9-9900 5,070
-0.1%
391 Xeon E5-2658 v4 5,067
-0.1%
392 Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U 5,066
-0.2%
393 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 5,062
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-10700 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,020 Rank: 384
Rank Name Score Visual
380 EPYC 7281 5,024
+0.1%
381 Xeon Silver 4215 5,023
+0.1%
382 Core i7-7800X 5,022
+0%
383 Ryzen 7 4800H 5,021
+0%
384 Core i7-10700 5,020
385 Xeon E5-2667 v4 5,018
+-0%
386 Ryzen 7 4800HS 5,017
-0.1%
387 Core i7-9700F 5,007
-0.3%
388 Xeon W-2133 5,002
-0.4%
389 Xeon E5-1660 v4 4,999
-0.4%

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Core i7-10700 Details

The Intel Core i7-10700 stands out for its balanced performance in both single-core and multi-core workloads, making it a versatile choice for mainstream desktop users. Released in April 2020, this processor is part of Intel's Comet Lake lineup and operates on a 14 nm manufacturing process. Despite being over four years old, it remains relevant in its segment due to strong architectural efficiency and a solid feature set. The Core i7-10700 is built around an 8-core, 16-thread design, enabled by Intel Hyper-Threading, which significantly enhances multitasking and productivity performance.

At the heart of the processor is a base clock of 2.9 GHz, with a turbo frequency reaching up to 4.9 GHz under optimal conditions. This dynamic frequency scaling allows the chip to deliver high performance when needed while maintaining energy efficiency during lighter workloads. The processor features a substantial cache hierarchy, including 61 MiB of L1 cache, 244 MiB of L2 cache, and a 15.26 MiB L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency and supports faster data access. It is designed for Socket 1159, supporting dual-channel DDR4 memory with a rated speed of 2933 MT/s and a maximum bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.

The Core i7-10700 integrates Intel UHD Graphics 630, a capable iGPU for basic display output and light multimedia tasks, supporting up to three displays. While not intended for gaming or graphics-intensive applications, it provides a useful option for systems without a discrete GPU. The chip also includes a wide range of instruction set extensions, such as AVX, AVX2, SSE, and MMX, ensuring compatibility with a broad spectrum of software, including modern productivity and creative applications.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-10700 achieves an overall score of 5700, placing it at #363 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance is particularly strong, scoring 5858 and ranking #326, which reflects its high clock speeds and efficient architecture. The multicore score of 5462 places it at #411, indicating robust performance in parallel workloads, though it trails behind more recent high-end processors. Compared to its peers, the Core i7-10700 is competitive with CPUs like the Ryzen 7 5800U and Core i7-9700K, but it falls short of flagship models such as the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K.

The processor's 65 W TDP makes it energy-efficient for a high-performance desktop CPU, allowing for quiet operation and low thermal output in standard cooling solutions. It supports Intel's virtualization technologies, including VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for virtualization and server-like workloads. With features like Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep, and support for 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes, the Core i7-10700 remains a capable mid-tier processor for content creation, office productivity, and light gaming.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-10700 occupies a well-defined position in the market: a reliable, cost-effective option for users who need strong performance without the premium price tag of newer generations. While it no longer competes at the top tier, its enduring performance, combined with its compatibility and efficiency, ensures it remains a practical choice for mainstream desktop systems.
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Intel Core i7-10700

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-10700
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: Socket 1159
Package: FC-LGA1159
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 15.259 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

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