Core i7-10700 vs Core i9-9900K
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (47 vs 47).
- Cores: both have 8.
- Power (TDP): Core i7-10700 65 W, Core i9-9900K 95 W; the Core i7-10700 delivers 46% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i7-10700 is 2 years newer (2020 vs 2018).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1200 vs LGA1151), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i7-10700 | Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 47 | 47 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 10th Gen | Intel Core 9th Gen |
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |