Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Core i7-8700
34.5Single-core35.3
28Multi-core33.3
27.5Gamingspec-based37.9
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-8700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 35 to 29.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5) and single-core (+1). Intel Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K
- 31% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- Stronger multi-core score: 33 vs 28
- 56% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,400 vs 5,400
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $339
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 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 i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+31% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,520+1%Bottom 31% | 1,500Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,950Bottom 20% | 6,400+29%Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,180Bottom 23% | 1,230+4%Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,400Bottom 17% | 8,400+56%Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 9,700Bottom 16% | 13,000+34%Bottom 21% |
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