Intel

Intel Core i7-10700F

Name: Intel Core i7-10700F
Brand: Intel
SKU: intel-core-i7-10700f
Price: 195.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Intel's 10th-gen eight-core without integrated graphics on the LGA1200 platform, now a used-market chip with a bundled cooler for very budget builds.

75/100

Very good

Overall score · how we rate

8 cores / 16 threads4.8 GHz boostCooler includedLGA 1200 socketNo integrated graphics

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Why we rate it

Eight cores with HyperThreading
Bundled cooler included
4.8 GHz boost for gaming
Cheap LGA1200 ecosystem
LGA1200 is end of life
No integrated graphics

Score profile

Where the Intel Core i7-10700F wins and loses

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Gaming performance

Multi-threaded performance

Value with cooler

Platform cost

Full specification

Specifications

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General info

ManufacturerIntel

FamilyCore i7

Generation10

SocketLGA 1200

Compatible chipsetIntel 400 series

Cores and threads

Cores8

Threads16

Clocks and cache

Turbo / boost clock4.8 GHz

Features and IO

Stock cooler includedYes

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Who it's for

Is the Intel Core i7-10700F right for you?

Buy it if

Very budget used LGA1200 builds

If you want the cheapest capable 8-core gaming system with a bundled cooler and aren't concerned about platform longevity, the i7-10700F at a low used price covers the basics.

Skip it if

Anyone comparing against Zen 3 at similar price

Ryzen 5 5600X and 5700X are meaningfully better for gaming and productivity at similar used prices on AM4. Choose the 10700F only if it's notably cheaper.

Very budget used system builder

Wants the lowest possible total cost for a capable gaming system. The i7-10700F with its bundled cooler on cheap LGA1200 hardware hits the floor-price point.

okay

LGA1200 board owner upgrading

Has an existing LGA1200 board and wants a capable 8-core chip at low cost. The i7-10700F offers 16 threads as a good step up within the platform.

good

Light gaming and productivity user

Handles everyday tasks, web browsing, and light gaming at 1080p. The 10700F at a low price covers these use cases without needing a modern platform.

okay

Competitive gaming builder

Wants competitive 1080p gaming frame rates. Zen 3 chips at similar used prices perform better. The 10700F doesn't justify itself against those alternatives for gaming.

skip

Common questions

Before you buy

What motherboard does the i7-10700F use?

Intel 400-series LGA1200 boards: Z490, B460, H470, H410. Z490 is needed for memory overclocking. The chip itself is locked so CPU clock tuning is limited.

Does the i7-10700F include a cooler?

Yes, a bundled Intel cooler is included. It handles stock operation adequately for gaming and everyday use. For overclocking memory or running at sustained all-core load, an aftermarket cooler is better.

What is the difference between the 10700F and 10700K?

The 10700K has an unlocked multiplier for CPU overclocking and is typically a bit more expensive. The 10700F has a locked multiplier. The 10700K also doesn't include integrated graphics (same F suffix behavior).

Is the i7-10700F worth buying over used Zen 3 chips?

Only if it's at a notably lower price. Ryzen 5 5600X and 5700X deliver better gaming and more IPC at similar used prices on AM4.

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