Review Intel 10th Generation Comet Lake-S Review Thread

[Zucker2k]

Review information on the soon-to-be-released 10th generation desktop lineup, as well as all relevant information will be linked in this thread. OP will be updated as information becomes available in the next few days. Please, post links to reputable sites you want to see in the OP, and I'll add them. Thanks!

Anandtech
Phoronix (Linux Benchmarks)
LTT (YouTube Video)
Gamers Nexus
Euro Gamer
ComputerBase.de
Back2Gaming
HWUB (YouTube Video)
Sweclockers
Nordic Hardware


Reviews Roundup on VideoCardz

 

[KentState]

I went ahead a pre-ordered one. Boring year for hardware so far, but at least it's something.

 

[jpiniero]

$530 doesn't sound very optimistic about availability.

 

[deathBOB]

When is embargo?

 

[Zucker2k]

When is embargo?

Embargo lifts on the 20th.

 

[tamz_msc]

$488 is 1k tray pricing, not retail MSRP. The markup was not unexpected.

 

[Ajay]

$488 is 1k tray pricing, not retail MSRP. The markup was not unexpected.

Good point. I thought the 10700K was going to be cheaper than the 9900K, but I was looking at tray prices.

 

[DrMrLordX]

10400F probably won't be $180 $157 either.

Intel® Core™ i5-10400F Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.30 GHz) Product Specifications

Intel® Core™ i5-10400F Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.30 GHz) quick reference guide including specifications, features, pricing, compatibility, design documentation, ordering codes, spec codes and more.

ark.intel.com

$157? Hmm.

 

[Zucker2k]

Yeah, those prices are RCP.

 

[ehume]

RCP?

 

[ehume]

RCP?

 

[tamz_msc]

RCP?

Recommended Customer Price.

 

[Zucker2k]

Reserved.

 

[Markfw]

Even though it's a bit late in the game, here are some of the reviews:

Anandtech
Phoronix (Linux Benchmarks)
LTT (YouTube Video)
Gamers Nexus
Euro Gamer
ComputerBase.de
Back2Gaming
HWUB (YouTube Video)
Sweclockers
Nordic Hardware


Reviews Roundup on VideoCardz

Not a MOD request, but a suggestion. Get rid of the pre-orders in the first post, and move these up to the first post.

 

[UsandThem]

Even though it's a bit late in the game, here are some of the reviews:

FWIW, those links would be better listed in the OP.

People come to the thread for reviews/discussion.

 

[ElFenix]

getting some more future fam:

Intel Core i9-10900K Review: Ten Cores, 5.3 GHz, and Excessive Power Draw

Kick the tires and light the TDP fires

www.tomshardware.com

Intel Core i9-10900K review

Not quite a comeback

www.techradar.com

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Another pedestrian performance bump, as expected. The availability issue is a real concern, and we need those value boards for the i3 and i5. When do those launch, with the CPUs?

 

[AnandThenMan]

Requires a NEW motherboard why would anyone buy a new mobo just for this processor? I don't see much reason to buy it at all unless you are an FPS snob and live in a northern climate. But having to buy a new motherboard on top seems like sandpaper in the eyes to me.

 

[AtenRa]

I want to see a Core i5 10400F vs Ryzen 5 3600 review

Both are 6C 12T and cost the same $10 + or -

Currently the more expensive Core i5 10400 (non F) at newegg is available at $195.
The Core i5 10400F should come at $160-170

Are you a human?

www.newegg.com

Also, when B460 boards are coming ??

 

[DrMrLordX]

@AtenRa

Availability seems pretty bad.

I would rather see i5 10400F vs Ryzen 5 4600 . . . you can't buy either one yet, so.

 

[AtenRa]

@AtenRa

Availability seems pretty bad.

I would rather see i5 10400F vs Ryzen 5 4600 . . . you can't buy either one yet, so.

Availability will get better the coming weeks, 4600 could be released in 3-4-5 months from now. Right now the competitor of 10400F is the 3600.
10400 is now available at $195 vs the 3600 at $173, so they are already competitors. 10400 has the same clocks as 10400F, only difference is the iGPU.

 

[DrMrLordX]

@AtenRa

Yay for competing with a CPU that has been out for over 10 months, and that will be replaced in fewer than 6. Probably September at this rate. Intel was ~5 months late to market with Comet Lake-S.

 

[piokos]

Requires a NEW motherboard why would anyone buy a new mobo just for this processor?

Because you're buying/building a new PC so it doesn't matter?

Yes, upgraders would have to buy a new mobo. So they'll probably stay on earlier generations (because those CPUs are still being manufactured).
If you're already on 8-9th gen, 10th gen isn't adding anything beside a wider core count offer.

Yay for competing with a CPU that has been out for over 10 months, and that will be replaced in fewer than 6. Probably September at this rate. Intel was ~5 months late to market with Comet Lake-S.

How is that even remotely important?
Buying a desktop between June and (maybe) September one is choosing between Intel 10th gen and AMD 3000-series. That's it.
It doesn't matter how long ago these CPUs were launched.

Also, from Intel's perspective, Q3 and Q4 is where most of the sales happen. So it will be important when Zen3 arrives and when it actually becomes available.
Even if AMD launches in September, but it takes OEMs few months to finalize their offer, Intel has pretty much secured sales for the second half of the year.

 

[jpiniero]

Availability will get better the coming weeks

That remains to be seen. The virus almost has to cripple OEM desktop sales. And Intel is apparently not using the 10 core die in H models so you couldn't even just shift demand there instead. Seems tough to think they are going to spend that many wafers.

 

[DrMrLordX]

How is that even remotely important?

Intel has about a 3-month window for this product. Beyond that point, there is no reason to buy one. At. All. Even Rocket Lake-S threatens to kill off Comet in 7-9 months.