Intel · Core i7 · 2020 · LGA1200
The Intel Core i7-10700 is a desktop processor with 8 cores, released in 2020 at an MSRP of $323. It is part of the Core i7 lineup, using the 10th Gen platform, and fits the LGA1200 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Comet Lake" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 16 threads for improved parallelism. The Core i7-10700 has a base clock of 2.9 GHz and can boost up to 4.8 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Comet Lake" silicon on a 14nm process node. Its multiplier is locked, so any overclocking has to come from raising the base clock rather than the multiplier. This processor supports DDR4 memory. With a TDP of 65W, the Core i7-10700 is an efficient chip suitable for modest cooling solutions. Integrated graphics are provided by the UHD 630 solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 32KB/core of L1, 2MB of L2, and 16MB of L3 cache.
A locked-multiplier 65W variant of the 10th Gen Comet Lake i7, positioned for mainstream and OEM desktops rather than overclocking builds. The lower 65W TDP allows quieter stock-cooler operation and denser SFF chassis compatibility compared to the unlocked K-series parts, at the cost of a lower boost ceiling (4.8GHz vs 5.1GHz on the 10700K). Retains UHD Graphics 630, making it a practical choice for workstation builds, HTPCs, or systems awaiting a discrete GPU where onboard display output matters.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i7 |
| Series | 10th Gen |
| Architecture | Comet Lake |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2020 |
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32KB/core |
| L2 cache | 2MB |
| L3 cache | 16MB |
| TDP | 65W |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14nm |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | UHD 630 |
| Chipsets | Z490, H470, B460, H410 |
| Launch MSRP | $323 |
| Part number | BX8070110700 |
| OEM / tray part number | CM8070104282327 |