Core i7-10700F vs Core i7-10700K Review

	Core i7-10700F	Core i7-10700K
Category	Desktop	Desktop
Target	high-end	high-end
Socket Compatibility	LGA1200	LGA1200
Integrated Graphics	None	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Cooler Included	Yes	No
Overclock Potential	0 %	1 %
Year	2020 Model	2020 Model
Price	384.18 USD	410 USD
Number of Cores	8 Cores	8 Cores
Number of Threads	16 Threads	16 Threads
Core Frequency	2.9 GHz	3.8 GHz
Boost Frequency	4.8 GHz	5.1 GHz
Max Stable Overclock	4.8 GHz	5.2 GHz
Power Consumption	65 W	125 W
Manufacturing Process	14 nm	14 nm
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Maximum Supported Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Price-Value Score	67.6 %	56.6 %
Speed Score	0 %	78 %
Productivity Score	0 %	54 %
Gaming Score	0 %	93 %
Max 1080p Bottleneck	14.5 %	10.1 %
Max 1440p Bottleneck	7.2 %	5 %
Max 4K Bottleneck	3.6 %	2.5 %

A base clock speed of 3.8GHz propels the Core i7-10700K to superior performance in the vast majority of applications. The Core i7-10700K ascends with an excellent boost clock speed, ideal for gaming and single-thread tasks. The Core i7-10700F sips power at just 65W, a testament to its efficiency.

Core i7-10700F

Pros

• Unleash the power with an excellent boost clock speed of 4.8GHz.
• Conserve your energy reserves with a mere 65W power draw.
• Wield the advantages of a relatively new champion in the tech arena.
• Enjoy the spoils of battle with a CPU cooler included at no extra cost.

Cons

• All-core base speed's not quite at warp speed.

Core i7-10700K

Pros

• Champion-level performance for gaming quests.
• All-core base speed that leaves rivals in the dust.
• Unleash the power with an excellent boost clock speed of 5.1GHz.
• Wield the advantages of a relatively new champion in the tech arena.
• Experience top-tier general gaming performance, fit for a gaming legend.

Cons

• At $410, this CPU's price tag isn't winning any loot boxes.
• It's like trying to raid with lag, underperforming when the multitasking gets tough.
• It's guzzling power at 125W like a thirsty dragon.
• The manufacturing process for thermals is like running on last-gen graphics.
• No CPU Cooler in the box means shelling out an extra $25 to $90 for a cool rig.