Intel Core i7 10th Gen: Direct Answer
The Intel Core i7 10th Gen is a desktop processor with 8 cores, launched in April 2020. It belongs to the Core i7 lineup and uses the Comet Lake architecture with Socket 1200. The Core i7-10700 is built on a 14 nm process, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a maximum turbo clock of 4.60 GHz.
Key Specifications
The Core i7-10700 has these confirmed specifications:
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Architecture: Comet Lake
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Socket: 1200
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Process: 14 nm
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Cores: 8
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Base clock: 2.90 GHz
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Maximum turbo clock: 4.60 GHz
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Cache: 16 MB
The Core i7-10700K is a related model in the same generation. It is listed with its own benchmarks and specifications.
Use Cases
Industry and office buyers use 10th Gen Core i7 processors for budget and mid-range systems. The processor balances price and performance, and it remains suited to general computing, multitasking and business workloads.
Comparison: Intel Core i7 10th Gen vs. 12th Gen
| Feature | Core i7-10700 (10th Gen) | Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Comet Lake | Alder Lake |
| Cores | 8 | 10 |
| Maximum clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Cache | 16 MB | 12 MB |
Thinvent Products Featuring Intel Core i7
The Thinvent range does not include a 10th Gen Core i7 processor. Thinvent has systems with the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U processor (10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache). These include the IPC5 Industrial PC, the Aero Mini PC, the Uno 23.8" All in One PC and the Treo Mini PC. Memory options range from 8 GB to 64 GB DDR4, and storage options range from 256 GB to 1 TB SSD.