Intel · Core i7 · 2020 · LGA1200
The Intel Core i7-10700K is a desktop processor with 8 cores, released in 2020 at an MSRP of $249. 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 i7-10700K has a base clock of 3.8 GHz and can boost up to 5.1 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Comet Lake" silicon on a 14nm process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR4 memory. With a TDP of 125W, the Core i7-10700K sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. 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.
Comet Lake's upper-mid chip, offering the same 8-core, 16-thread configuration as the 9700K's successor generation but with Hyper-Threading restored (the 9700K notably lacked it) and higher boost clocks. A popular gaming CPU throughout 2020-2021.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i7 |
| Series | 10th Gen |
| Architecture | Comet Lake |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2020 |
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32KB/core |
| L2 cache | 2MB |
| L3 cache | 16MB |
| TDP | 125W |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14nm |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | UHD 630 |
| Chipsets | Z490, H470, B460, H410 |
| Launch MSRP | $249 |
| Part number | BX8070110700K |
| OEM / tray part number | CM8070104282436 |