Processor
Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i7-9700K
Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.
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Verdict
Intel Core i7-9700K
Intel Core i7-9700K pageIntel Core i7-10700K is 21% faster on the performance index.
The gap is decisive — these are different classes.
Intel Core i7-10700K leads on 4 parameters, Intel Core i7-9700K on 0.
Specification source: A — Intel; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27
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Intel Core i7-10700K
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Intel Core i7-10700K
Strengths
- Platform freshness
- Cores and threads
- Gaming performance
Trade-offs
- Power efficiency
Intel Core i7-9700K
Strengths
- Power efficiency
Trade-offs
- Platform freshness
- Cores and threads
- Gaming performance
Difference per parameter
Gaming performance
9678Cores and threads
8/168/8Power efficiency
125 W95 WPlatform freshness
LGA1200 · DDR4LGA1151 · DDR4L3 cache
16 MB12 MB
Profile of both sides
Specifications side by side
| Side AIntel Core i7-10700K | Side BIntel Core i7-9700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 96better | 78 |
| Cores / threads | 8/16better | 8/8 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHzbetter | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHzbetter | 4.9 GHz |
| L3 cache | 16 MBbetter | 12 MB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 125 W | 95 Wbetter |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Process node | Intel 14 nm | Intel 14 nm |
| Released | Q2 2020 | Q4 2018 |
FPS in popular games
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