Intel Core i7-10700KF vs Intel Core i9-9960X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-10700KF and Intel Core i9-9960X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-10700KF
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 6 month(s) later
- Around 16% higher clock speed: 5.10 GHz vs 4.40 GHz
- Around 18% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 85°C
- Around 32% lower typical power consumption: 125 Watt vs 165 Watt
- Around 17% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3040 vs 2595
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 30 Apr 2020 vs October 2018 |
| Maximum frequency | 5.10 GHz vs 4.40 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 85°C |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt vs 165 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 3040 vs 2595 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9960X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 8 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 8
- 16 more threads: 32 vs 16
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 8x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 38% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 63% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 30254 vs 18531
- Around 80% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 13076 vs 7274
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 16 vs 8 |
| Number of threads | 32 vs 16 |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) vs 512 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) vs 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 22 MB (shared) vs 16 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 30254 vs 18531 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 13076 vs 7274 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-10700KF
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-9960X
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| Name | Intel Core i7-10700KF | Intel Core i9-9960X |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 3040 | 2595 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 18531 | 30254 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 7274 | 13076 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 346.473 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1158 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 14294 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-10700KF | Intel Core i9-9960X | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Comet Lake | Skylake |
| Launch date | 30 Apr 2020 | October 2018 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $349 - $361 | |
| Place in performance rating | 566 | 594 |
| Processor Number | i7-10700KF | i9-9960X |
| Series | 10th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.80 GHz | 3.10 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| L1 cache | 512 KB | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 22 MB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 85°C |
| Maximum frequency | 5.10 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
| Number of cores | 8 | 16 |
| Number of threads | 16 | 32 |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
| Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 45.8 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 95 Watt | |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 3.50 GHz | |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1200 | FCLGA2066 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt | 165 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D | PCG 2017X |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 44 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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