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Core i7-8700
6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.6 GHz on FCLGA1151.
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Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.6 GHz
L3 cache
12288 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1151
Performance breakdown
Gaming8
Productivity8
Single-core8
Multi-core25
Power efficiency7
Lab scores
Performance score8
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.6 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p18 fps
1440p14 fps
4K10 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Coffee Lake-S
- Process node
- 14 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1151
- Release year
- 2017
- Total cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.6 GHz
- Multiplier
- 32
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 1.5 MB
- L3 cache
- 12288 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR3
- Max capacity
- 64 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 41.6 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $303
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love its great gaming and multitasking balance for the money. The common gripe is that it's now held back by only having six cores, feeling dated for heavy workloads.
Pros
- Great for everyday multitasking
- Plays games without bottlenecking
- Stays cool on stock cooling
- Handles demanding office work smoothly
Cons
- No real overclocking support
- Limited to six physical cores
- Stock cooler runs loud
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i7-8700
A six-core CPU for mainstream desktops that made eight-thread chips the new normal.
Get it if you need a solid, reliable six-core chip for everyday work and gaming without fuss. Skip it if you want modern features like DDR5 or need serious multi-core muscle for heavy video editing.
Buy it if…
- You need a solid all-arounder for office work and light gaming without extra cost.
- You are building a reliable home PC and don't plan to overclock anything.
- You want a straightforward upgrade for an older socket LGA1151 system.
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