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Core i7-8700K

Core i7
Current Price
$129.00
MSRP: $359.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#157
of 234
Overall Rank
#174
of 251
Value Rank
#59
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
6
Threads
12
Base Clock
3.7 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.7 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
Lithography
14nm

Cache

L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
256 KB per core
L3 Cache
12 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
95W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
N/A

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 630

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i7-8700K (Selected)7,515

Quick Stats

Generation
8th Gen
Release Date
10/5/2017 - 8 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
7515
Value58.3
Efficiency79.1

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,275
Cinebench R23 Multi10,650
Geekbench 6 Single1,622
Geekbench 6 Multi6,565
PassMark17,120

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Core i7-8700K
76%
76%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%
18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
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Notes

The Core i7-8700K became a legendary gaming CPU with 6 cores and 12 threads on Coffee Lake architecture, marking Intel's transition to mainstream 6-core processors. Boosting up to 4.7 GHz with unlocked multiplier, it delivered exceptional gaming performance that remained competitive for years. This processor represented a significant generational leap, finally bringing hyperthreading to the i7 tier alongside the core count increase. Despite being 8th gen, it continues to provide solid gaming and productivity performance. Often available at attractive pricing on the secondary market, it represents proven reliability and capable performance. The combination of 6 cores, hyperthreading, and high frequencies made it a generational favorite.