Intel Core i7-10700K
The Core i7-10700K is an 8-core, 16-thread CPU, same as the 9900K, but whereas the Coffee Lake part features a base clock of 3.6 GHz, the 10700K won't drop below 3.8 GHz and as a result the TDP has been increased to 125 W. The boost clock frequency has also been increased by 100 MHz, which sees the 10700K hit 5.1 GHz.
8
Cores
16
Threads
3.8 GHz
Base Clock
5.1 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 1200
Socket
125 W
TDP
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Integrated Graphics
$349
Price
| Release date: | Apr 30, 2020 | Price at Launch: | $374 |
| Cores: | 8 | Threads: | 16 |
| Base Clock: | 3.8 GHz | Boost Clock: | 5.1 GHz |
| Type: | Desktop | Multithreading: | Yes |
| L2 Cache: | 2 MB | L3 Cache: | 16 MB |
| Box Cooler: | No | TDP: | 125 W |
| Socket: | Socket LGA 1200 | Memory Support: | DDR4‑2933 |
| Codename: | Comet Lake‑S | Process Size: | 14 nm |
| Integrated Graphics: | Yes | iGPU Model: | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| NPU: | No | PCIe Support: | PCIe 3.0, 16 Lanes |
Performance Benchmarks
All benchmark data reflects aggregated results from dozens of tests conducted in TechSpot’s labs and compiled from our full library of CPU reviews. Single-core productivity scores are based primarily on Cinebench and Adobe Photoshop workloads. Multi-core results draw from Cinebench, Blender, Corona Benchmark, 7-Zip, Adobe Premiere Pro, and shader compilation tests. CPU gaming benchmarks are all 1080p runs (explainer) as published on TechSpot.
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Price History
Intel Core i7-10700K pricing
| Price | Date | |
| Current | $349 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Highest* | $381 | Jul 4, 2025 |
| Lowest* | $235 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Average | $324 | |
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Intel Core i7-10700K vs. Ryzen 7 3700X vs. Ryzen 9 3900X: The 10700K simply can't match the value of the competing Ryzen parts in productivity applications. The Core i7-10700K is either on par with the 3700X for a massive 40% price premium or much slower than the 3900X for about the same price.
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