Core i7-10700K

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-10700K

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

5,854 Rank: 303
Rank Name Score Visual
299 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,861
+0.1%
300 Xeon E-2126G 5,861
+0.1%
301 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X 5,859
+0.1%
302 Core i7 880 5,855
+0%
303 Core i7-10700K 5,854
304 Xeon E-2324G 5,853
+-0%
305 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,853
+-0%
306 Xeon E-2186G 5,846
-0.1%
307 Xeon E-2134 5,844
-0.2%
308 Core i7-7820X 5,843
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

5,595 Rank: 360
Rank Name Score Visual
356 Ryzen 7 7736U 5,601
+0.1%
357 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,600
+0.1%
358 Core i9-9900K 5,597
+0%
359 Xeon E5-2643 v4 5,595
+0%
360 Core i7-10700K 5,595
361 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,594
+-0%
362 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,594
+-0%
363 Ryzen 7 5800H 5,591
-0.1%
364 Core Ultra 5 135U 5,589
-0.1%
365 Core i9-10900E 5,583
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

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

6,027 Rank: 259
Rank Name Score Visual
255 Core i5-7640X 6,038
+0.2%
256 Core i7-10700F 6,034
+0.1%
257 Core i9-9820X 6,032
+0.1%
258 Core i5-10600KF 6,028
+0%
259 Core i7-10700K 6,027
260 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 6,023
-0.1%
261 Core i9-9980HK 6,020
-0.1%
262 AMD Ryzen 7 1700X 6,020
-0.1%
263 Xeon E-2334 6,020
-0.1%
264 Xeon W-3175X 6,019
-0.1%

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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 i7-10700K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,073 Rank: 333
Rank Name Score Visual
329 Core i9-11900T 5,083
+0.2%
330 Ryzen 5 5600GT 5,080
+0.1%
331 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,077
+0.1%
332 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,073
+0%
333 Core i7-10700K 5,073
334 Core i7-10700KF 5,071
+-0%
335 Xeon Gold 5117 5,070
-0.1%
336 Xeon Gold 6234 5,068
-0.1%
337 Xeon E-2356G 5,065
-0.2%
338 Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U 5,065
-0.2%

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Data Processing

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

5,190 Rank: 323
Rank Name Score Visual
319 Ryzen 7 1700X 5,199
+0.2%
320 Xeon Gold 6126 5,195
+0.1%
321 Xeon E-2386G 5,195
+0.1%
322 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,194
+0.1%
323 Core i7-10700K 5,190
324 Xeon Gold 5120 5,189
+-0%
325 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,188
+-0%
326 Ryzen 7 2700 5,187
-0.1%
327 EPYC 7232P 5,185
-0.1%
328 Core i7-10700KF 5,185
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,136 Rank: 323
Rank Name Score Visual
319 Xeon Gold 5118 5,146
+0.2%
320 Core i9-11900F 5,141
+0.1%
321 Xeon E5-2682 v4 5,139
+0.1%
322 Core i7-10700KF 5,139
+0.1%
323 Core i7-10700K 5,136
324 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,132
-0.1%
325 Xeon Gold 5215 5,127
-0.2%
326 Core i9-9900KF 5,127
-0.2%
327 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,126
-0.2%
328 Core i9-9900K 5,126
-0.2%

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Core i7-10700K Details

Built on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process, the Core i7-10700K is a desktop processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, launched in April 2020. As of early 2026, it is considered an older generation CPU, having been surpassed by newer architectures from both Intel and AMD. Despite its age, the i7-10700K remains a capable performer in its segment, particularly due to its high single-core performance. The processor features 8 cores and 16 threads, enabled by Intel Hyper-Threading, and operates at a base frequency of 3.8 GHz with a turbo boost up to 5.1 GHz.

It is designed for Socket 1159, though it is often associated with LGA1200 in retail packaging, and supports DDR4 memory with a maximum rated speed of 2933 MT/s. The integrated UHD Graphics 630 provides basic visual output but is not suitable for modern gaming or GPU-intensive workloads. The processor's TDP of 95 W, combined with its high clock speeds, makes it power-hungry and necessitates robust cooling solutions. It supports a wide range of features, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, and includes hardware virtualization support for improved virtual machine performance.

The i7-10700K delivers a Passmark Overall Score of 5854, placing it at #303 among 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 6027 (#259) and a Multicore Score of 5595 (#359). These results show that while its multicore performance is solid, its true strength lies in single-threaded tasks, where it ranks among the top 260 desktop CPUs. In comparison to its contemporaries, the i7-10700K is closely matched by the Core i9-9900K and outperforms many mid-range and older processors, but it is significantly outpaced by modern offerings such as the Ryzen 9 7950X and Core Ultra 9 285K. The processor’s performance is particularly impressive when compared to lower-tier CPUs like the Core i7-10700F or Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, which have nearly identical scores.

However, in the broader market, it is no longer a top-tier option, especially in multi-threaded workloads where it trails behind modern high-end processors. The i7-10700K is best suited for users who prioritize high single-core performance, such as in gaming or applications that benefit from fast clock speeds, and who have the infrastructure to support a high-power processor. For those building or upgrading a system today, it may be more cost-effective to consider newer alternatives, but for budget-conscious builders or those with existing platforms, the i7-10700K remains a viable choice for general productivity and gaming.
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Intel Core i7-10700K

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-10700K
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 3800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (unlocked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: Socket 1159
Package: FC-LGA1159
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 95 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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