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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 energy65 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 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

Very High

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

High

1920x1080

+1

Average FPS

Average FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Very High

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Ultra

1920x1080

+3

Average FPS

Average FPS

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i7-10700 vs Core i5-3450 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-10700 Logo

Core i7-10700

Apr 30th, 2020


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1639

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

7354

100%

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo

Core i5-3450

Apr 29th, 2012


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

627

38%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

1865

25%

Performance Specifications

The Core i7-10700 vs Core i5-3450 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i7-10700 Logo

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%

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo

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

Intel Core i7-10700 Logo

Core i7-10700

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo

Core i5-3450

General
Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateApr 29th, 2012
Not AvailableMSRP$174.00
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1155
Comet LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
65 W
Power Consumption77 W
Performance
8
Cores4
16
Threads4
2.9 GHzBase Frequency
3.1 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Frequency3.5 GHz
16 MB
L3 Cache6 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 2933 MHzRAMDDR3 @ 1600 MHz
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2500
NoOverclockableNo

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Core i7-10700 and Core i5-3450 vs Other CPUs

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