Intel Core i9-9990XE vs Intel Core i7-10700KF

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-9990XE and Intel Core i7-10700KF 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).

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9990XE

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 6 more cores, run more applications at once: 14 vs 8
  • 12 more threads: 28 vs 16
  • Around 75% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • 7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • Around 20% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • Around 62% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 30162 vs 18647
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores 14 vs 8
Number of threads 28 vs 16
L1 cache 64K (per core) vs 512 KB
L2 cache 1 MB (per core) vs 2 MB
L3 cache 19.25 MB (shared) vs 16 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark 30162 vs 18647

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-10700KF

  • CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 6 month(s) later
  • Around 19% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 84°C
  • 2x lower typical power consumption: 125 Watt vs 255 Watt
  • Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3044 vs 2970
Specifications (specs)
Launch date 30 Apr 2020 vs 19 Oct 2018
Maximum core temperature 100°C vs 84°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 125 Watt vs 255 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 3044 vs 2970

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-9990XE
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-10700KF

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2970
3044
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
30162
18647
Name Intel Core i9-9990XE Intel Core i7-10700KF
PassMark - Single thread mark 2970 3044
PassMark - CPU mark 30162 18647
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 7286
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 346.473

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i9-9990XE Intel Core i7-10700KF

Essentials

Architecture codename Skylake Comet Lake
Launch date 19 Oct 2018 30 Apr 2020
Place in performance rating 379 571
Processor Number i9-9980XE i7-10700KF
Series Intel® Core™ X-series Processors 10th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors
Status Launched Launched
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop
Launch price (MSRP) $349 - $361

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 4.00 GHz 3.80 GHz
Bus Speed 4 × 8 GT/s 8 GT/s
L1 cache 64K (per core) 512 KB
L2 cache 1 MB (per core) 2 MB
L3 cache 19.25 MB (shared) 16 MB
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Maximum core temperature 84°C 100°C
Maximum frequency 5.10 GHz 5.10 GHz
Number of cores 14 8
Number of QPI Links 0
Number of threads 28 16
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 4 2
Maximum memory size 128 GB 128 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-2666 DDR4-2933
Maximum memory bandwidth 45.8 GB/s

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Sockets supported FCLGA2066 FCLGA1200
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 255 Watt 125 Watt
Configurable TDP-down 95 Watt
Configurable TDP-down Frequency 3.50 GHz
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Thermal Solution PCG 2015D

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 44 16
PCI Express revision 3.0 3.0
Scalability 1S Only 1S Only
PCIe configurations Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Secure Boot

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units 2
Idle States
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)