The latest specifications on Intel's 10th Generation Comet Lake-S desktop CPUs have leaked out and this time we are looking at the 'F' and 'KF' series SKUs. Reported by Informatica Cero, the tech outlet which previously brought us specifications for the rest of the 10th Generation Comet Lake-S lineup, the 'F' and 'KF' parts would retain similar specifications as standard SKUs but won't feature an integrated graphics solution.

Intel 10th Generation Comet Lake-S Desktop 'F' & 'KF' CPUs Leak Out - Core i9-10900KF, Core i7-10700KF & Core i5-10600KF Detailed

Just like the existing 'F' and 'KF' parts, the 10th Generation SKUs would retain the specifications of the standard variants. These are parts whose integrated graphics didn't make it past the validation during manufacturing and as such, it is labeled as defected. The CPU portion, however, is perfectly good for use and this is the reason this lineup exists. With the last generation, Intel priced the 'KF' and 'F' series close to the standard variants with price cuts taking down the costs a bit but not by a major margin.

Specifications for Intel's 10th Generation Comet Lake-S 'F' and 'KF' series processors have leaked out. (Image Credits: Informatica Cero)

It is likely that Intel might introduce larger price differences between the 'K' / 'KF' and 'F' / 'non-F' variants this time around but that has not been confirmed yet. Coming to the specifications, it looks like there would be at least 6 SKUs in this family which would include three 'KF' 125W and three 'F' 65W parts. The following are the details and specifications table for the 10th Generation S series SKUs.

Intel Core i9-10900KF - 10 Cores, Up To 5.3 GHz Single-Core, 4.9 GHz All-Core

The Intel Core i9-10900KF will be the flagship part of the 10th Generation Desktop CPU family. Intel has a few tricks up their sleeves to offer even better performance than the Core i9-9900KS. The i9-10900KF features 10 cores, 20 threads a total cache of 20 MB and a 125W TDP. The chip has a base frequency of 3.7 GHz and a boost frequency of 5.1 GHz. However, using Intel's Turbo Boost Max 3.0 technology, the chip can boost up to 5.2 GHz on a single-core and what's even better is the 4.9 GHz all-core boost. Some of the features of this particular chip include:

Up to 4.8 GHz All-Core TurboUp to 5.3 / 4.0 GHz Thermal Velocity Boost Singe / All-core TurboUp to 5.2 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0Up to 10C and 20TUp to DDR4-2933 MHz dual-channelEnhanced Core & Memory OverclockingActive Core Group Tuning

Here's the interesting part, the chip would also get Thermal Velocity Boost, similar to the current flagship parts. CPUs that support this algorithm, like the Core i9-10900KF, would feature even faster boost frequencies of 5.3 GHz (single-core) and 4.9 GHz (all-core). However, as the name suggests, only top-tier cooling solutions would be able to allow full utilization of the Thermal Velocity Boost feature. So unless you rock a high-end AIO liquid cooler or a closed-loop setup, don't expect a sustained velocity boost but rather short bursts until the threshold is hit. It will be interesting to know the full extent of the features that this function has to offer and what kind of cooling would the Core i9-10900KF requires in general.

Intel Core i7-10700KF - 8 Cores, Up To 5.1 GHz Single-Core, 4.7 GHz All-Core

The Intel Core i7-10700K would be featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. The chip would house 16 MB of total cache and a TDP of 125W. The chip would feature a base clock of 3.8 GHz, a boost clock of 5.0 GHz (single-core) and 5.1 GHz (single-core) with Turbo Boost Max 3.0. The chip will be 100 MHz faster in single-core but slower across all-cores by 100 MHz than the Core i9-9900K which retails for over $500 US. Since this is an i7 part, expect pricing to fall around $350-$400 US.

Intel Core i5-10600KF - 6 Cores, Up To 4.8 GHz Single-Core, 4.5 GHz All-Core

The Intel Core i7-10600KF would be featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. The chip would house 12 MB of total cache and a TDP of 125W. The chip would feature a base clock of 4.1 GHz, a boost clock of 4.8 GHz (single-core) and 4.5 GHz (all-core). The chip would be faster than the 8th Gen flagship, the Core i7-8700K, featuring a higher base and boost clock across a single and all-cores. The Core i5 should be retailing in the $220-$270 US segment which is a decent price for a fast 6 core and multi-threaded chip.

Intel 10th Gen Core Comet Lake Desktop CPU Family: