The Core i9-10900K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Core i7-8700K – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than the Core i9-10900K – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
€485.29
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.50/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
98%
Min 1% FPS
126
98%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-8700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $547.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
