Intel
Core i7-8700
Core i7
Current Price
$119.00
MSRP: $303.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
(Consumer CPUs only)
#178
of 234
Overall Rank
#195
of 251
Value Rank
#103
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251
Core Specifications
Cores
6
Threads
12
Base Clock
3.2 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.6 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
65W
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
Quick Stats
Generation
8th Gen
Release Date
10/5/2017 - 8 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop
Performance Scores
Overall
5996Measured against consumer CPUs only
Value50.4
Efficiency92.2
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Single1,222
Cinebench R23 Multi7,125
Geekbench 6 Single1,622
Geekbench 6 Multi5,963
PassMark15,850
Console Comparison
Comparison based on overall performance score calculated from multi-core benchmarks. Console CPUs are optimized for gaming workloads.
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%95%
Core i7-8700
61%61%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%17%
Notes
The Core i7-8700 features 6 cores and 12 threads with 65W TDP on Coffee Lake, boosting up to 4.6 GHz. This locked processor delivered excellent gaming and productivity performance in a more efficient package than the 8700K. The combination of 6 cores with hyperthreading provided strong multi-threaded capabilities at mainstream pricing. Despite being 8th gen, it remains capable for modern workloads. The efficient TDP makes it suitable for pre-built systems and users who don't need overclocking. Often available at competitive pricing for balanced gaming and productivity builds.