Intel Core i7-6700K vs Intel Core i7-8700
30.7Single-core35.3
27Multi-core33.3
25.6Gaming37.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K15 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-8700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 35 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+12) and Multi-core (+6). Intel Core i7-6700K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- 25% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- Stronger Single-core score: 35 vs 31
- Stronger Multi-core score: 33 vs 27
- Stronger gaming score: 38 vs 26
- 68% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,400 vs 5,000
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $339
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-6700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 91 W | 65 W+29% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-6700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-6700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz+4% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-6700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-6700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-6700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,420Top 71% | 1,500+6%Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,650Top 79% | 6,400+38%Top 65% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,090Top 82% | 1,230+13%Top 68% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,000Top 84% | 8,400+68%Top 68% |
| PassMark | 8,900Top 82% | 13,000+46%Top 71% |
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