Intel Core i7-10700K

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i7-10700K
$338–$374estimated range · from catalog price Sep 28, 2026

Intel Core i7-10700K: 10th‑gen Comet Lake 8C/16T LGA1200 CPU (3.8/5.1 GHz), unlocked with UHD 630; strong for 1080p/1440p gaming and creation; launched 2020, discontinued.

Compute rankTop 36% of CPUs
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Released2020
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Cores8
Threads16
SocketFCLGA1200
MemoryDDR4
Base clock3.80 GHz
Boost clock5.10 GHz
TDP125 W
Cache16 MB
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Product overview

Released in Q2 2020, the Core i7-10700K is a 10th‑gen Intel Comet Lake‑S processor for LGA1200. It pairs 8 cores/16 threads with a 3.8 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz via Turbo Boost Max 3.0, and officially supports DDR4‑2933. Intel ARK also lists integrated UHD 630 graphics.

Positioned as a high_end i7, it existed to offer near‑flagship throughput for gamers and creators without i9 pricing. It’s a strong fit for high‑refresh 1080p and capable 1440p gaming, plus streaming and timeline‑based video editing on Intel 400‑series motherboards; the K‑suffix provides an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. No cooler is included. Intel now marks the i7‑10700K as discontinued.

LifecycleDiscontinued
Best for
  • 1080p gaming
  • 1440p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores8
Higher than 67% of CPUs
Threads16
Higher than 70% of CPUs
Boost clock5.1 GHZ
Higher than 74% of CPUs
RAM speed2933 MT/s
Higher than 43% of CPUs
Cores
8
Threads
16
Socket
FCLGA1200
Memory
DDR4-2933
Base clock
3.8 GHZ
Boost clock
5.1 GHZ
TDP
125 W
Cache
16 MB
Generation
10
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
No
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
3.0
Chipset
Intel 400 Series
Ram Speed
2933 MT/s
Pairing fit

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Budget pairings1 lower-tier compatible option
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Compatible RAM kits

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Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options