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10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700K unlocked desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, unlocked 10th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance overclocking for an added boost. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. ONLY compatible with 400 series chipset based motherboard. 125W.

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i7-10700K

10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700K desktop processor

Tech Specs

Max/Base Speed Up to 5.1 GHz Clock Speed (1)
Thermal Design Power 125W
Intel Smart Cache 16MB
Chipset 400 series
Max # of PCI Express Lanes 16
Memory Types DDR4-2933
Socket FCLGA1200
Discrete graphics required? Yes

i7-10700K

i7-10700K

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ELITE REAL-WORLD PERFORMANCE

  • Up to 5.1 GHz Max Clock Speed(1)
  • 8 Cores
  • 16 Threads

LEVEL UP YOUR TECHNOLOGY

  • Experience unique gameplay and creativity with Intel’s supported platform features.
  • Get more from your PC build by untethering with Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), versatile connectivity with Thunderbolt (3,), and accelerated responsiveness with Intel Optane memory.

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  • Exclusive innovations enhance your experience
  • Intel Easy Streaming Wizard simplifies the process of configuring your processor’s capabilities, bandwidth, and peripherals—helping to get you streaming in minutes, instead of hours. (4)
  • Easily begin to overclock your processor with Intel Performance Maximizer, a hyper-intelligent overclocking tool that helps you gain a fast, competitive edge.(2) (5)
  • Push the limits with Intel Extreme Tuning Utility’s advanced performance-tuning software that enables experienced enthusiasts to overclock, monitor, and stress a system. (2) (6)
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Price $230.00 $212.96 $143.72 $125.00 $98.07
Processor Cores (P-cores + E-cores) 8 8 6 6 6
Processor Threads 16 16 12 12 12
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 5.10 GHz 5.10 GHz 4.80 GHz 4.80 GHz 4.30 GHz
Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size 16 MB 16 MB 12 MB 12 MB 12 MB
Memory Types DDR4-2933 DDR4-2933 DDR4-2666 DDR4-2666 DDR4-2666
Max Memory Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s 45.8 GB/s 41.6 GB/s 41.6 GB/s 41.6 GB/s
Max # of PCI Express Lanes 16 16 16 16 16
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Customers like the gaming performance, stability, and overclocking capabilities of the computer processor. For example, they mention it's a great addition to a gaming system, it overclocks easily, and it offers decent performance. Customers are also impressed with the appearance, ease of installation, and temperature.

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71 customers mention71 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the computer processor. They mention that it offers decent performance, runs smoothly, and is great for gaming. Some say that they have noticed a big difference in gaming performance with the 10600K.

"...in the temperature department, I’ve also noticed a big difference in gaming performance...." Read more

"I waited too long to switch back to the FPS king. This chip is amazing. I missed you Intel.The PC world is weird...." Read more

"...They offer decent performance, they are unlocked for overclocking and they still maintain the iGPU for times when you might need it...." Read more

"...I haven't messed with clocks at all since the built in boosts do the job fine, especially paired with the D15 keeping it nice and cool...." Read more

25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

Customers like the value of the computer processor. They say it's worth the price, a great buy, and worth the money for the speed. Some say it’s a little expensive, but it’ll be worth it for the ability to overclock and the low temps.

"...Intel CPUs in my time and I really like the 10700k due to it's value for money factor...." Read more

"...out-of-the-box processor, and it's fantastic for overclocking, at a price point that doesn't make you want to rip your legs off." Read more

"...this chip is on its way out, but if you're looking at this and the price is right, it's a good CPU. With a Be Quiet!..." Read more

"The i7-10700k is a fantastic CPU for the money...." Read more

24 customers mention18 positive6 negative

Customers like the temperature of the computer processor. They say it runs cool, has a good temperature of 29-31 °C at idle, and does not pass 50 °F while gaming. Some mention that the chip runs cool on stock and does require water-cooling.

"Don’t let the 125w TDP fool ya because this chip runs WAY cooler than previous gens...." Read more

"...This chip runs cool on stock. Idk where all the bad thermal predictions came from, but it didn’t happen...." Read more

"...As expected, temps are a little hot when overclocking. I used XMP I, clocked to 5.1GHz and left voltage on adaptive...." Read more

"...I paired it with a Noctua air cooler and it keeps the chip very cool...." Read more

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Customers find the installation process of the computer processor to be easy. They mention that it's simple, efficient, and has no issues with mounting.

"Zero issues installing and running it on a Gigabyte Vision G motherboard...." Read more

"...Installation was easy. Honestly this is probably overkill unless you have a nice RTX graphics card but it's a wonderful CPU...." Read more

"Installation went smooth using this 10700k in a rig with a 2060 super and it is crushing fps numbers...." Read more

"I liked the ease of installation, but not having a CPU fan included was a bit upsetting...." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the gaming capabilities of the computer processor. They mention that it is a great addition to a gaming system, and the 8 core still great for gaming. Some say that the 10700K is the sweet spot for gaming and streaming.

"...For anyone choosing a card. The 10700k is the sweet spot for gaming and streaming...." Read more

"...from my Ryzen 7 3700X. This thing is an absolute monster that runs any game I throw at it at 144fps if my gpu can keep up. It's crazy...." Read more

"...cpu as an upgrade from a i7 7700 during 2021, it has been a huge upgrade for gaming...." Read more

"...But overall the cpu is an great addition to a gaming system." Read more

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Customers like the stability of the computer processor. They mention that it's rock solid, reliable, and very high performance. Some say that it works well in their PC and that it doesn't take any damages.

"...performance, they are unlocked for overclocking and they still maintain the iGPU for times when you might need it...." Read more

"...Intel may not have the best value anymore, but they are reliable and very high performance, which is what I'm looking for...." Read more

"...It's rock solid stable with XMP profile on the RAM and a small cache overclock...." Read more

"...Thankfully the cpu didn’t take any damages and works as it should." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers find the overclocking of the processor to be a breeze. They say it works flawlessly, and is unlocked for overclock. Some customers also mention that the CPU never goes above 30% usage even with a bunch of different programs running on it.

"...They offer decent performance, they are unlocked for overclocking and they still maintain the iGPU for times when you might need it...." Read more

"...don't go above 60C. It also reaches 5.1GHZ out of the box, no overclocking needed." Read more

"...CPU never goes above 30% usage even with a bunch of different programs running on the side...." Read more

"The processor seems to be doing its job. Probably will not overclock, the system is having the processor run @ 4.3 speed on its own instead of the..." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the computer processor. They mention that the look is awesome, the visual graphics are massively improved, and the airflow and aesthetics are superb. They also say that the integrated graphics put AMD to shame.

"...new Corsair mesh case that came out (TD500 Mesh) and airflow and aesthetics are superb." Read more

"...so I could work, even if I couldn't play and the intel graphics makes the perfect fallback...." Read more

"...a pretty standard CPU fan, no need to water-cool, although the look of it is awesome" Read more

"...so don't know about the gaming yet, just know it runs super-fast and super cool, water cooled with a corsair 280mm radiator...." Read more

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Yeah I know, Ryzens are cheaper, and out perform the Intel chips in everything... except clocks. As a gamer, I want the highest single core speed possible, 16 threads instead of 32? Whatever, I don't need that many for my uses, lol.I don't upgrade often, and until now I was still running my trusty 4790k, which still can hold it's own pretty well, but now with the 10700k, the 1080 isn't bottlenecked by my CPU any more, and it's VERY noticeable in certain games I normally saw slight issues.Should you upgrade 9th gen, or even 8th gen to 10th gen? Honestly, probably not. But if you're say, a few of more generations behind now, it's a worthy upgrade. Yes it's an upgraded 9900k, but that's still really good for ~$400!(pic included just because I find it hilarious how absurdly big the Noctua D15 cooler is)1 MONTH UPDATE:So yeah it's just shy of a month using it and it's been a beast. I haven't messed with clocks at all since the built in boosts do the job fine, especially paired with the D15 keeping it nice and cool. Haven't gone above 60c in full load yet.8 MONTH UPDATE:Still going strong! Was able to snag a 3080 from MicroCenter in September, so my build is now complete, and the 3080/10700k combo is beasting through anything I put in front of it.PC Build:CPU: i7-10700kCPUC: Noctua NH-D15 ChromaxMOBO: MSI Z490-A PRORAM: 32GB (4x8GB) HyperX Fury DDR4 3200GPU: EVGA RTX 3080 XC3 UltraPSU: Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 750wDRIVES: 250GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus M.2, 1TB Seagate SSHD, 2TB Samsung 860 Evo SSD, 4TB WD Black HDD
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Daniel C
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool temps and superb performance.
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2020
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Don’t let the 125w TDP fool ya because this chip runs WAY cooler than previous gens. Tested temps using OCCT stress test for about 3 hours, alongside my Noctua NH-D15 cooler. The highest I’ve seen the temp spike up to was 71c. Note that OCCT is a heavy synthetic test that pushes the CPU to the limit. Regular gaming temps will never reach that high. I’ve had the chip for almost two months now and accumulated quite a bit of gaming hours during that time. The games I played included a mix of intensive AAA titles like CoD Warzone and AC: Odyssey to light eSport ones such as Rocket League and Rainbow Six Siege. Highest temps are always in the 50s to mid 60s range. That is a huge difference compared to my old i5 6600k that spiked to over 80c at times! My brother who bought a 9900k last year was also amazed by how much cooler 10th gen runs and even said that he wished he waited a bit longer before upgrading. Note that both the 9900k and 6600k have lower TDPs than the 10700k yet still run warmer. The reason as to why 10th gen runs cooler is because intel made modifications to the IHS of the cpu and upgraded their Thermal Interface Material. Other then the improvement in the temperature department, I’ve also noticed a big difference in gaming performance. Despite having a 2080 super, my PC used to struggle to reach and stay at a consistent 100+fps at 1080p. CPU intensive games like AC Odyssey often dropped to like 50fps. This is a clear indication that there was bottleneck on the CPU side. With this new 10700k, My PC now has no problems reaching and maintaining that sweet consistent 144+ FPS on light competitive eSport titles and 100+FPS on demanding CPU intensive AAA titles. Also, note that I am running the CPU at stock settings right out the box and have not messed with overclocking yet. Nonetheless, I am very satisfied with this CPU and I highly recommend it.
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Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars The FPS Gaming/Streaming King
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020
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I waited too long to switch back to the FPS king. This chip is amazing. I missed you Intel.

The PC world is weird. Always chasing $50 savings. Too many games have CPU bottlenecks. I debated hard between just buying a 3700x to replace my 2700x versus the hard MB/CPU upgrade to Intel. But AMD had left me frustrated. My 2700x was never maxed out and I couldn’t tell what was bottleknecking me. The 3700x didn’t promise much higher clock speeds so I wasn’t sure if an upgrade would help. I play Rust on 1440p and my GPU and CPU would sit at 60% utilization or less with frames only around 70fps. First test with the 10700k stock and I’m at 135fps, max graphic settings. My GPU is now pumping out 99% utilization and the game feels amazing.

This chip runs cool on stock. Idk where all the bad thermal predictions came from, but it didn’t happen. Haven’t even OC’d it yet and honestly I may not need to until I upgrade off of my 2080super. But that’s not happening any time soon. I’m hitting 144fps on 1440p max settings now in every FPS game and that was the goal.

Thank you Intel, you nailed this one. The 9th gen had some cost/heat issues and that made me give AMD a try and I’m glad to be back!

For anyone choosing a card. The 10700k is the sweet spot for gaming and streaming. If you only game, I think the 10600k is a cheaper but same performance. I don’t see any need for the 10900k.
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Bjorn Rossouw
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Valued Intel CPUs
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2021
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In the my opinion the 10700k CPU is a great high end CPU from the Intel lineup when bought at the discounted price. They offer decent performance, they are unlocked for overclocking and they still maintain the iGPU for times when you might need it.

I have bought many Intel CPUs in my time and I really like the 10700k due to it's value for money factor.

It's not really worth going for the 11th Gen at the moment while there aren't much performance difference between them. If you want to wait a bit longer, then wait until 12th gen gets released and compare pricing/performance again. If you need a CPU right now, get it from AMAZON at the right price and you'll be sorted.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gaming Chip. 4790k to this.
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020
Style: Processor OnlyVerified Purchase
Yeah I know, Ryzens are cheaper, and out perform the Intel chips in everything... except clocks. As a gamer, I want the highest single core speed possible, 16 threads instead of 32? Whatever, I don't need that many for my uses, lol.

I don't upgrade often, and until now I was still running my trusty 4790k, which still can hold it's own pretty well, but now with the 10700k, the 1080 isn't bottlenecked by my CPU any more, and it's VERY noticeable in certain games I normally saw slight issues.

Should you upgrade 9th gen, or even 8th gen to 10th gen? Honestly, probably not. But if you're say, a few of more generations behind now, it's a worthy upgrade. Yes it's an upgraded 9900k, but that's still really good for ~$400!

(pic included just because I find it hilarious how absurdly big the Noctua D15 cooler is)

1 MONTH UPDATE:

So yeah it's just shy of a month using it and it's been a beast. I haven't messed with clocks at all since the built in boosts do the job fine, especially paired with the D15 keeping it nice and cool. Haven't gone above 60c in full load yet.

8 MONTH UPDATE:

Still going strong! Was able to snag a 3080 from MicroCenter in September, so my build is now complete, and the 3080/10700k combo is beasting through anything I put in front of it.

PC Build:

CPU: i7-10700k
CPUC: Noctua NH-D15 Chromax
MOBO: MSI Z490-A PRO
RAM: 32GB (4x8GB) HyperX Fury DDR4 3200
GPU: EVGA RTX 3080 XC3 Ultra
PSU: Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 750w
DRIVES: 250GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus M.2, 1TB Seagate SSHD, 2TB Samsung 860 Evo SSD, 4TB WD Black HDD
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gaming Chip. 4790k to this.
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020
Yeah I know, Ryzens are cheaper, and out perform the Intel chips in everything... except clocks. As a gamer, I want the highest single core speed possible, 16 threads instead of 32? Whatever, I don't need that many for my uses, lol.

I don't upgrade often, and until now I was still running my trusty 4790k, which still can hold it's own pretty well, but now with the 10700k, the 1080 isn't bottlenecked by my CPU any more, and it's VERY noticeable in certain games I normally saw slight issues.

Should you upgrade 9th gen, or even 8th gen to 10th gen? Honestly, probably not. But if you're say, a few of more generations behind now, it's a worthy upgrade. Yes it's an upgraded 9900k, but that's still really good for ~$400!

(pic included just because I find it hilarious how absurdly big the Noctua D15 cooler is)

1 MONTH UPDATE:

So yeah it's just shy of a month using it and it's been a beast. I haven't messed with clocks at all since the built in boosts do the job fine, especially paired with the D15 keeping it nice and cool. Haven't gone above 60c in full load yet.

8 MONTH UPDATE:

Still going strong! Was able to snag a 3080 from MicroCenter in September, so my build is now complete, and the 3080/10700k combo is beasting through anything I put in front of it.

PC Build:

CPU: i7-10700k
CPUC: Noctua NH-D15 Chromax
MOBO: MSI Z490-A PRO
RAM: 32GB (4x8GB) HyperX Fury DDR4 3200
GPU: EVGA RTX 3080 XC3 Ultra
PSU: Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 750w
DRIVES: 250GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus M.2, 1TB Seagate SSHD, 2TB Samsung 860 Evo SSD, 4TB WD Black HDD
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