The Core i7-10700F 2.9 GHz Eight-Core LGA 1200 Processor from Intel has a base clock speed of 2.9 GHz and comes with features such as Intel Optane Memory support, Intel Boot Guard, Intel VT-d virtualization technology for directed I/O, and Intel Hyper-Threading technology. With Intel Turbo Boost 3.0 and 2.0, the maximum turbo frequency this processor can achieve is 4.8 GHz. Additionally, this processor features 8 cores with 16 threads in an LGA 1200 socket, has 16MB of cache memory, and 16 PCIe lanes. Having 8 cores allows the processor to run multiple programs simultaneously without slowing down the system, while the 16 threads allow a basic ordered sequence of instructions to be passed through or processed by a single CPU core. This processor also supports 128GB of dual-channel 2933 MHz DDR4 RAM and utilizes 10th-generation technology.
Intel did not design this processor with an integrated graphics chipset, meaning that users will need to purchase a compatible and dedicated graphics card of their choice. A thermal solution is included and protection is provided by a limited 3-year warranty.
Nicholas Hamill (verified owner) –
I came from an i5 6500 to this and nearly everything is smoother. Some games like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Battlefield 5 were somewhat unplayable and now they don’t stutter at all. Boosts to 4.6 all core and stays extremely cool under a 120mm AIO getting to the mid 60’s in a 21c room.