Core i7-8700B

Name: Intel Core i7-8700B
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.6 GHz on FCBGA1440.

4.3 · 10 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.6 GHz

L3 cache

12 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCBGA1440

Performance breakdown

Gaming7

Productivity7

Single-core7

Multi-core25

Power efficiency6

Lab scores

Performance score7

Cores6

Threads12

Boost clock (GHz)4.6 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p15 fps

1440p12 fps

4K8 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Coffee Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCBGA1440
Release year: 2018
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: 12 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2666
Max capacity: 64 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 42.671 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, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love its solid multicore performance for the price, handling games and productivity well. The main gripe is that it runs hot under load, needing a good cooler.

Pros

Gets heavy work done fast
Stays cool in tight spaces
Handles multitasking without sweat
A reliable workhorse for years

Cons

Laptop socket limits upgrade options
No real overclocking headroom
Soldered design means no swapping

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-8700B

A mobile-derived six-core Intel chip from 2018 that trades socket flexibility for decent all-around performance in compact systems.

Get it if you need a solid six-core chip for a compact desktop or office build that runs cool and quiet. Skip it if you want modern features like fast memory or PCIe 4.0, or need top-tier gaming speed.