Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Core i7-8700K
34.5Single-core37.3
28Multi-core34.7
27.5Gamingspec-based38.5
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-8700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.4 to 29.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7) and single-core (+3). 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
- 14% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- Stronger multi-core score: 35 vs 28
- 70% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 5,400
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 91 W+4% | 95 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,520Bottom 31% | 1,560+3%Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,950Bottom 20% | 6,800+37%Bottom 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,180Bottom 23% | 1,270+8%Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,400Bottom 17% | 9,200+70%Bottom 32% |
| PassMark | 9,700Bottom 16% | 13,900+43%Bottom 23% |
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