Intel Core i7-8700 vs Intel Core i7-8700K
35.3Single-core37.3
33.3Multi-core34.7
37.9Gaming38.5
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-87008 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-8700 scores 35 against 36.4 for Intel Core i7-8700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-8700K edges ahead in Single-core and Multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- 16% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- 10% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 8,400
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500 | 1,560+4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,400 | 6,800+6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230 | 1,270+3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,400 | 9,200+10% |
| PassMark | 13,000 | 13,900+7% |
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