Intel Core i7-10700F

The Intel Core i7-10700F packs 8 cores and 16 threads. It drops into the LGA1200 socket with a 65W TDP — about 8.1W per core. Clocks run from 2.9GHz base to 4.8GHz boost. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

Its $319.00 price tag places it squarely in high-end territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.