Intel Core i7-9700E vs Intel Core i7-10700

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   For example you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a choice after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i7-9700E vs Intel Core i7-10700 and see which is better for games or normal use for programming, machine learning, streaming, rendering, video editing. Here you can find useful information from real video editing and streaming tests or many benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as 3DMark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Blender, PCMark 10, VeraCrypt, WPrime, Dolphin Emulator, Gears 5, RealBench, Furmark, MATLAB, PassMark, AIDA64, Handbrake, Blender, SuperPi, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Prime95, UserBenchmark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 7zip, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

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

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-10700 or Intel Core i7-9700E.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i7-9700E

53%

Core i7-10700

55%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-10700 is 3% better than Core i7-9700E. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-9700E

53%

Core i7-10700

55%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And of course, 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 low game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Horizon Zero Dawn, DOTA 2A, Half-Life: Alyx, Control, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Ghostrunner, Hitman 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Battlefield V, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Forza Horizon 4, Metro Exodus, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), League of Legends (LOL), Monster Hunter World, NBA 2K20.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	94.1	97.3
Valorant	106.9	110.6
Cyberpunk 2077	59.9	61.9
Apex Legends	100.5	104.0
Call of Duty Warzone	80.2	83.0
Overwatch	86.6	89.6
Red Dead Redemption 2	73.8	76.3
DOOM Eternal	53.4	55.3
Warzone	83.4	86.3
Assassin's Creed	89.8	92.9
Valheim	88.7	91.8

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 tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. So 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 i7-9700E

59%

Core i7-10700

67%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-10700 is more energy efficient than the Core i7-9700E as it consumes less power: 65W vs. 65W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, video rendering or video editing, streaming, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since 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 i7-9700E	Intel Core i7-10700
Cinbench 15 Single-core	197	221
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	1389	2356
Cinbench 20 Single-core	466	513
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	3436	4971
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1110	1290
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	7720	12595

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

	Intel Core i7-9700E	Intel Core i7-10700
Single-Core	2530	3055
Multi-Core	12715	17916

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

	Intel Core i7-9700E	Intel Core i7-10700
Single-Core	1154	1325
Multi-Core	5945	9163

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-9700E	Intel Core i7-10700
Announcement date	October 01, 2020	April 01, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1151-2	FCLGA1200
Core name	Coffee Lake	Comet Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	9	10
Turbo Frequency	4.4 MHz	4.8 MHz
Frequency	2.6 MHz	2.9 MHz
Cores	8	8
Threads	8	16
Bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	5600 millions	6800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2933
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	41.6 GB/s	45.8 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	12 MB	16 MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-10700 is 10% better than Core i7-9700E in terms of CPU frequency. 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 i7-9700E is better: 1
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-10700 is better: 29
However, it should be realized that the summary data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should entirely trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the video tests and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i7-9700E and Intel Core i7-10700 before making a decision which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

• Intel Core i7-9700E specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-10700 specs and review.