Intel Core i7-8700
Intel Core i7-8700
The Intel Core i7-8700 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 3.2 and 4.6 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. Compared to the slightly higher clocked Core i7-8700K, the i7-8700 offers a lower TDP and no unlocked multiplier (no easy overclocking).
Performance
Due to the two additional cores, performance has increased by almost 50% compared to the previous quad-core Kaby Lake models. Single-core performance has not improved much. As a high-end model, the i7-8700 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 65 watts. Therefore, well-dimensioned cooling systems should easily manage to deal with the created heat. We expect increased efficiency due to the higher performance.
| Model | Intel Core i7-8700 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Codename | Coffee Lake-S | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series | Intel Coffee Lake | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series: Coffee Lake Coffee Lake-S |
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| Clock | 3200 - 4600 MHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L1 Cache | 384 KB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TDP | 65 Watt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technology | 14 nm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Socket | FCLGA1151 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Features | Dual-Channel DDR3(L)-1600/DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vPro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1200 MHz) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Architecture | x86 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Announced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturer | ark.intel.com |
Benchmarks
Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-8700 → 0% n=0
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation
