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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-3230M vs Core i7-10700KF

The Core i5-3230M is slightly faster than the Core i7-10700KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games

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Is 7 years and 5 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i5-3230M

273FPS

Core i7-10700KF

273FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-3230M

682FPS

Core i7-10700KF

647FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-3230M

114FPS

Core i7-10700KF

111FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i5-3230M

237FPS

Core i7-10700KF

230FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-3230M

188FPS

Core i7-10700KF

181FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-3230M

750FPS

Core i7-10700KF

722FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-3230M

248FPS

Core i7-10700KF

245FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-3230M

318FPS

Core i7-10700KF

312FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-3230M

14%

Core i7-10700KF

41%

Core i7-10700KF ranks 27 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-3230M

Core i7-10700KF

Core i7-10700KF has 6 more cores.

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Core i5-3230M

Core i7-10700KF

Core i7-10700KF has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-3230M

3 MB

Core i7-10700KF

16 MB

Core i7-10700KF has 13 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-3230M

2.6 GHz

Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz

Core i7-10700KF has a 46% higher base clock.

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Core i5-3230M

3.2 GHz

Core i7-10700KF

5.1 GHz

Core i7-10700KF boosts 59% higher.

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Core i5-3230M

35W

Core i7-10700KF

125W

Core i5-3230M draws 90W less power.

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Core i5-3230M

Core i7-10700KF

Core i5-3230MCore i7-10700KF

LGAG2 (988B)

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LGA1200

Ivy Bridge

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Comet Lake

Mobile

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Desktop

HD Graphics 4000 Mobile

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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2933 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-3230M or Core i7-10700KF?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-3230M or Core i7-10700KF?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-3230M and Core i7-10700KF?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-3230M scores 14/100, Core i7-10700KF scores 41/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-3230M or Core i7-10700KF bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-3230M or Core i7-10700KF?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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