Key Differences
In short — Core i7-9700 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-9700 is 373 days older than the cheaper Core i5-10500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10500
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i7-9700 - CA$174.79 vs CA$359.0
- Up to 51% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-9700 - CA$0.56 vs CA$1.14 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700
- Performs up to 0% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-10500 - 314 vs 313 FPS
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
313
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.56/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$174.79
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$174.79 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18411 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
314
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.14/FPS
49%
Price, CA$
CA$359
48%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$359 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18411 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10500 | vs | Intel Core i7-9700 |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |