The Core i7-10700 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $75.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-10700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- Up to 44% cheaper – $95.00 vs $170.00
Core i7-10700 vs Core i5-3450 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-10700
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
146
100%
Price, $
$170
55%
Value, $/FPS
$0.8/FPS
62%
Core i7-10700 vs Core i5-3450 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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High
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Ultra
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+2
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Very High
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Ultra
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+3
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-10700 vs Core i5-3450 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10700 vs Core i5-3450 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10700
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
73%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
