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Intel Core i7-8700K

Intel 8700K

The Intel Core i7-8700K is a high-end desktop processor with six cores based on the Coffee Lake architecture and was announced in September 2017. The processor clocks at between 3.7 and 4.7 GHz and can execute up to twelve threads simultaneously thanks to Hyper-Threading. According to Intel, the CPU is manufactured in an improved 14nm (14nm++) process. The i7-8700K is comparatively easy to overclock thanks to the unlocked multiplier.

Performance

Due to the two additional cores, performance has increased by almost 50% compared to the Core i7-7700K when all cores are in use. Single-core performance has not improved since its Kaby Lake predecessor. As a high-end model, the i7-8700K is suitable for the most demanding applications and games.

Graphics

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 iGPU is supposed to offer higher performance as its clock rate has been increased by 50 MHz. The build is identical to that of the Intel HD Graphics 630. We do expect a performance improvement, but as a low-end solution it will probably only display current games smoothly at reduced details - if at all.

Power Consumption

Intel specifies the TDP with 95 watts. Therefore, well-dimensioned cooling systems should easily manage to deal with the created heat. We expect increased efficiency due to the higher performance.

SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)
CodenameCoffee Lake
Series: Core i7 (Desktop) Coffee Lake
Intel Core i7-8086K (compare)3700 - 5000 MHz6 / 1212 MB
» Intel Core i7-8700K3700 - 4700 MHz6 / 1212 MB
Intel Core i7-8700 (compare)3200 - 4600 MHz6 / 1212 MB
Clock Rate3700 - 4700 MHz
Level 1 Cache384 KB
Level 2 Cache1.5 MB
Level 3 Cache12 MB
Number of Cores / Threads6 / 12
Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)95 Watt
Manufacturing Technology14 nm
SocketFCLGA1151
FeaturesDual-Channel DDR3(L)-1600/DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vPro
GPUIntel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1200 MHz)
64 Bit64 Bit support
Starting Price$359 U.S.
Announcement Date01/05/2017
Product Link (external)Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 8700K

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - CPU Multi 64Bit
min: 1334     avg: 1380     median: 1382 (47%)     max: 1422 Points
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Cinebench R15 - CPU Single 64Bit
min: 190     avg: 193.8     median: 193 (93%)     max: 199 Points
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Cinebench R11.5 - CPU Multi 64Bit
min: 14.98     avg: 15.2     median: 15 (63%)     max: 15.64 Points
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Cinebench R11.5 - CPU Single 64Bit
min: 2.16     avg: 2.2     median: 2.2 (95%)     max: 2.27 Points
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Cinebench R10 - Rendering Single 32Bit
min: 7243     avg: 7359.7     median: 7413 (89%)     max: 7423 Points
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Cinebench R10 - Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
min: 38810     avg: 39272     median: 39382 (79%)     max: 39624 Points
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wPrime 2.0x - 1024m *
min: 116.591     avg: 118.8     median: 118.8 (1%)     max: 120.923 seconds
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wPrime 2.0x - 32m *
min: 4     avg: 4.3     median: 4.1 (1%)     max: 4.96 seconds
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WinRAR - Result
min: 7032     avg: 7076     median: 7076 (84%)     max: 7120 KB/s
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X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - Pass 2
min: 87.2     avg: 87.3     median: 87.3 (65%)     max: 87.4 fps
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X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - Pass 1
min: 232     avg: 232.5     median: 232.5 (99%)     max: 233 fps
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TrueCrypt - Serpent Mean 100MB
min: 0.757     avg: 0.8     median: 0.8 (0%)     max: 0.796 GB/s
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TrueCrypt - Twofish Mean 100MB
min: 1.3     avg: 1.4     median: 1.4 (0%)     max: 1.4 GB/s
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TrueCrypt - AES Mean 100MB
min: 7.4     avg: 7.9     median: 8 (42%)     max: 8 GB/s
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3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 11599     avg: 11650     median: 11650 (92%)     max: 11701 Points
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Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 7.95     avg: 8.1     median: 8.1 (2%)     max: 8.329 Seconds
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Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
min: 17.7     avg: 18     median: 17.8 (1%)     max: 18.768 Seconds
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Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 442.8     avg: 450.9     median: 447.9 (2%)     max: 465.128 Seconds
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3DMark 11 - Performance Physics 1280x720
min: 13293     avg: 14275     median: 14752 (83%)     max: 14780 points
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3DMark - Ice Storm Standard Physics 1280x720
min: 64445     avg: 65232.5     median: 65232.5 (42%)     max: 66020 Points
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3DMark - Ice Storm Extreme Physics 1920x1080
min: 64316     avg: 65229.5     median: 65229.5 (84%)     max: 66143 Points
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3DMark - Ice Storm Unlimited Physics 1280x720 offscreen
min: 63328     avg: 65225.3     median: 65955 (83%)     max: 66393 Points
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3DMark - Cloud Gate Standard Physics 1280x720
min: 12363     avg: 12540     median: 12544 (32%)     max: 12713 Points
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3DMark - Fire Strike Physics 1920x1080
min: 18221     avg: 18767     median: 18744.5 (73%)     max: 19358 Points
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Geekbench 3 - 64 Bit Multi-Core Score
25920 Points (69%)
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Geekbench 3 - 64 Bit Single-Core Score
4914 Points (100%)
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Geekbench 4.0 - Compute OpenCL Score
min: 203123     avg: 206363     median: 206363 (98%)     max: 209603 Points
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Geekbench 4.0 - 64 Bit Multi-Core Score
min: 23187     avg: 23208.5     median: 23208.5 (84%)     max: 23230 Points
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Geekbench 4.0 - 64 Bit Single-Core Score
min: 5738     avg: 5754     median: 5754 (100%)     max: 5770 Points
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Geekbench 4.1/4.2 - 64 Bit Single-Core Score
min: 5760     avg: 5848.5     median: 5848.5 (99%)     max: 5937 Points
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Geekbench 4.1/4.2 - 64 Bit Multi-Core Score
min: 25045     avg: 25134     median: 25134 (87%)     max: 25223 Points
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Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total Score *
753.3 ms (1%)
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Sunspider - 1.0 Total Score *
min: 52.2     avg: 55.8     median: 55.8 (1%)     max: 59.3 ms
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Octane V2 - Total Score
min: 45565     avg: 47063.5     median: 47063.5 (97%)     max: 48562 Points
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Power Consumption - Prime95 V28,10 Stress Power Consumption (external Monitor) ultra *
156 Watt (67%)
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Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption (external Monitor) ultra *
152 Watt (63%)
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Other CPUs of the series Intel Core i7 (Desktop)

» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 6950X
   3 GHz / 2.5 MB + 25 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 8086K
   3.7 GHz / 1.5 MB + 12 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 8700K
   3.7 GHz / 1.5 MB + 12 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 8700
   3.2 GHz / 1.5 MB + 12 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 7740X
   4.3 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 7700K
   4.2 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 5960X
   3 GHz / 2 MB + 20 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 4960X
   3.6 GHz / 1.5 MB + 15 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 7700
   3.6 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 6700K
   4 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 3960X
   3.3 GHz / 1.5 MB + 15 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 4790K
   4 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 6700
   3.4 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 4790
   3.6 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 5775C
   3.3 GHz / 1 MB + 6 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 4770K
   3.5 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 4790S
   3.2 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 990X EE
   3.47 GHz / 1.5 MB + 12 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 980X EE
   3.33 GHz / 1.5 MB + 12 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 3770K
   3.5 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 6700T
   2.8 GHz / 1 MB + 6 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 2700K
   3.5 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 2600K
   3.4 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 975
   3.33 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 960
   3.2 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 950
   3.06 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 940
   2.93 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 920
   2.66 GHz / 1 MB + 8 MB

Surrounding CPUs

- AMD Threadripper 1950X
   3.4 GHz / 8 MB + 32 MB
- Intel Core i9 7900X
   3.3 GHz / 10 MB + 13.8 MB
- Intel Xeon W-2145
   3.7 GHz / 8 MB + 11 MB
- Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 6950X
   3 GHz / 2.5 MB + 25 MB
- Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 8086K
   3.7 GHz / 1.5 MB + 12 MB
» Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 8700K
   3.7 GHz / 1.5 MB + 12 MB
+ AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
   3.7 GHz / 4096 KB + 16384 KB
+ Intel Core i9 8950HK
   2.9 GHz / 1536 KB + 12288 KB
+ Intel Xeon E-2186M
   2.9 GHz / 1536 KB + 12288 KB
+ Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 8700
   3.2 GHz / 1536 KB + 12288 KB
+ Intel Xeon (Desktop) E5-2680 v4
   2.4 GHz / 3584 KB + 35840 KB
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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2017-10-16)