The Core i7-10700KF is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $60.95 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-10700KF
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Core i7-8700K – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- Up to 27% cheaper than the Core i7-10700KF – $165.00 vs $225.95
- A better value for money when playing games compared to the Core i7-10700KF
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than the Core i7-10700KF – 95 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-10700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-10700KF vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-10700KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
193
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, $
$225.95
73%
Value, $/FPS
$1.17/FPS
74%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
98%
Min 1% FPS
126
99%
Price, $
$165
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
100%
Core i7-10700KF vs Core i7-8700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-10700KF vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10700KF vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10700KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Not Available | 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 | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
