Intel Core i5-7600K vs Intel Core i7-10700F

Processor comparisons   05-02-2023
   Let's say there are difficulties with the choice of a CPU, you will solve them by reading the full tests Intel Core i5-7600K vs Intel Core i7-10700F and see which is better for games or normal use for video editing, rendering, streaming, machine learning, programming. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or many benchmarks. A careful review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like GeekBench 6, 5.2, WPrime, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Prime95, AIDA64, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), PCMark 10, VeraCrypt, RealBench, PassMark, Blender, Blender, 3DMark, Dolphin Emulator, 7zip, UserBenchmark, MATLAB, Furmark, Handbrake, SuperPi, Gears 5.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Valheim
Death Stranding
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
DOOM: Eternal
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Watch Dogs Legion
Cyberpunk 2077
Fortnite
Rainbow Six Siege
Apex Legends
Fallout 76
Last Man Standing
Grand Theft Auto V
Red Dead Redemption 2
Borderlands 3
Valorant
Halo Infinite
Overwatch

After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-10700F or Intel Core i5-7600K.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i5-7600K

52%

Core i7-10700F

55%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-10700F is 5% better than Core i5-7600K. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-7600K

52%

Core i7-10700F

55%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Hitman 3, Metro Exodus, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, League of Legends (LOL), Ghostrunner, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, NBA 2K20, DOTA 2A, Control, Battlefield V, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Forza Horizon 4, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Half-Life: Alyx, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Horizon Zero Dawn, Monster Hunter World.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	92.1	97.9
Valorant	104.6	111.2
Cyberpunk 2077	58.6	62.3
Apex Legends	98.3	104.5
Call of Duty Warzone	78.5	83.4
Overwatch	84.7	90.1
Red Dead Redemption 2	72.2	76.7
DOOM Eternal	52.3	55.6
Warzone	81.6	86.7
Assassin's Creed	87.9	93.4
Valheim	86.8	92.3

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-7600K

46%

Core i7-10700F

66%

To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-10700F is more energy efficient than the Core i5-7600K as it consumes less power: 91W vs. 65W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video editing or video rendering, machine learning, streaming, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum performance, the processor turns on all threads and cores that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i5-7600K	Intel Core i7-10700F
Cinbench 15 Single-core	179	214
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	717	2291
Cinbench 20 Single-core	433	499
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	1589	4834
Cinbench 23 Single-core	929	1255
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	3642	12250

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-7600K	Intel Core i7-10700F
Single-Core	2548	2904
Multi-Core	6912	17150

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-7600K	Intel Core i7-10700F
Single-Core	1261	1304
Multi-Core	3978	9673

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i5-7600K	Intel Core i7-10700F
Announcement date	March 28, 2017	April 01, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1151	FCLGA1200
Core name	Kaby Lake	Comet Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	7	10
Turbo Frequency	4.2 MHz	4.8 MHz
Frequency	3.8 MHz	2.9 MHz
Cores	4	8
Threads	4	16
Bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	2460 millions	6800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	91 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V	DDR4-2933
Max. Memory	64 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth		45.8 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	6 MB	16 MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i5-7600K is 23% better than Core i7-10700F in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-10700F has 4 more core than Core i5-7600K. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-7600K is better: 2
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-10700F is better: 31
Although it should be realized that all the figures in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Core i5-7600K and Intel Core i7-10700F before making a selection which of the processors to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i5-7600K - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-7600K specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-10700F specs and review.