
intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.2GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i7-8700

intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.1GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i5-10500

Intel Core i7-8700
Intel Core i7-8700
$ • Dec 2017
Intel Core i5-10500
$ • Apr 2020
Intel Core i5-10500

Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i5-10500 | 
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 | 
| Threads | 12 | 12 | 
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.1 GHz | 
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | 
| Multiplier | 32 X | 31 X | 
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W | 
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 | 
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB | 
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB | 
| Cache L3 | 12.00 MB | 12.00 MB | 
| Integrated GPU | N/A | UHD Graphics 630 | 
| Architecture | Core i7 (Coffee Lake) | Core i5 (Comet Lake) | 
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm | 
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1200 | 
| Foundry | Intel | Intel | 
| Die Size | 154 mm² | N/A | 
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | 
| Transistors | N/A | N/A | 
| Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C | 
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700
INTEL • 6/12 • 3.2GHz

Intel Core i5-10500
INTEL • 6/12 • 3.1GHz
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