Core i7-8700

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-8700

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-8700 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,959 Rank: 265
Rank Name Score Visual
261 Core i9-9820X 5,977
+0.3%
262 Core Ultra 5 134U 5,969
+0.2%
263 Core i7-9700KF 5,968
+0.2%
264 EPYC 7F52 5,967
+0.1%
265 Core i7-8700 5,959
266 Xeon W-3245M 5,956
-0.1%
267 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 5,955
-0.1%
268 Xeon E-2176G 5,947
-0.2%
269 Core i7-9700K 5,944
-0.3%
270 Ryzen 7 6800HS 5,938
-0.4%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-8700 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,532 Rank: 387
Rank Name Score Visual
383 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 5,542
+0.2%
384 Xeon W-2145 5,538
+0.1%
385 Xeon D-1557 5,538
+0.1%
386 Core i9-10900T 5,537
+0.1%
387 Core i7-8700 5,532
388 Xeon Gold 5118 5,531
+-0%
389 Xeon E5-2690 v2 5,530
+-0%
390 Xeon Gold 5120 5,529
-0.1%
391 Ryzen 9 4900HS 5,526
-0.1%
392 Xeon E5-4627 v4 5,522
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-8700 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,244 Rank: 190
Rank Name Score Visual
186 Ryzen 9 6900HX 6,252
+0.1%
187 Pentium Gold G7400 6,250
+0.1%
188 Core i9-10900KF 6,248
+0.1%
189 Ryzen 5 5600X 6,247
+0%
190 Core i7-8700 6,244
191 Xeon w7-3455 6,240
-0.1%
192 Core i9-10900 6,224
-0.3%
193 Core i7-12700H 6,224
-0.3%
194 Core i9-13900E 6,224
-0.3%
195 Zen+ µarch 6,219
-0.4%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-8700 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,865 Rank: 471
Rank Name Score Visual
467 Core i7-9700E 4,871
+0.1%
468 Xeon E-2136 4,869
+0.1%
469 Core i7-7800X 4,867
+0%
470 Xeon E5-2643 v4 4,865
+0%
471 Core i7-8700 4,865
472 Core i7-6850K 4,865
+0%
473 Xeon E5-1650 v4 4,863
+-0%
474 Ryzen 5 2600X 4,861
-0.1%
475 Core i5-10500 4,861
-0.1%
476 Ryzen 7 4700U 4,861
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-8700 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,917 Rank: 474
Rank Name Score Visual
470 Ryzen 3 5300G 4,920
+0.1%
471 Xeon E5-4627 v4 4,918
+0%
472 Xeon D-1567 4,917
+0%
473 Core i9-9900T 4,917
+0%
474 Core i7-8700 4,917
475 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 4,916
+-0%
476 Ryzen 3 7440U 4,915
+-0%
477 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 4,915
+-0%
478 Core i7-7800X 4,912
-0.1%
479 Ryzen 3 3300X 4,907
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-8700 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,921 Rank: 448
Rank Name Score Visual
444 Core i9-9900T 4,930
+0.2%
445 Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U 4,929
+0.2%
446 Ryzen 3 7440U 4,924
+0.1%
447 Core i9-9980HK 4,922
+0%
448 Core i7-8700 4,921
449 Core i7-6850K 4,921
+0%
450 Xeon E5-2695 v2 4,921
+0%
451 Core i5-8600K 4,920
+-0%
452 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 4,919
+-0%
453 Core i5-10500 4,915
-0.1%

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Core i7-8700 Details

The Intel Core i7-8700 stands out as a refined evolution of the Coffee Lake architecture, offering a balanced blend of performance and efficiency that made it a popular choice for mainstream desktop systems. Released in October 2017, this processor represents a mature phase in Intel's 14 nm process, with a design focused on delivering strong single-core performance while maintaining a manageable thermal profile. As of early 2026, it is considered a legacy part, though its performance remains relevant in budget and mid-range builds.

Built on the Coffee Lake microarchitecture, the Core i7-8700 features six cores and twelve threads thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, making it well-suited for multitasking and productivity workloads. It operates at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz and can boost up to 4.6 GHz on a single core, with dynamic scaling across multiple cores down to 4.3 GHz under heavy load. The processor is manufactured on a 14 nm process, with a 65 W TDP that ensures compatibility with standard cooling solutions and efficient power consumption for a desktop CPU.

The Core i7-8700 integrates Intel’s UHD Graphics 630, which includes 24 execution units and a base frequency of 350 MHz, capable of reaching up to 1.2 GHz in burst mode. While not intended for modern gaming, it provides adequate graphics performance for office tasks, media playback, and light content creation. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory and features a 12 MiB L3 cache, along with 0.375 MiB of L1 cache and 1.5 MiB of L2 cache, enabling fast data access and efficient workload handling.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-8700 achieves an overall score of 5959, placing it at #265 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 6244 ranks it #190, highlighting its strong individual thread performance, which remains competitive against newer processors in certain applications. However, its multicore score of 5532 places it at #387, indicating that while it performs well for its era, it trails behind modern multi-core leaders. Notably, it competes closely with high-end Xeon and Ryzen processors from the same generation, though it is outpaced by newer Intel and AMD offerings.

The processor supports a range of advanced features, including AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI, which enhance performance in computational and encryption tasks. It also includes Intel’s virtualization technologies such as VT-x, VT-d, and TXT, making it suitable for virtualized environments. Despite being a few years old, the Core i7-8700 remains a capable processor for general productivity, light gaming, and content creation, particularly in systems where integrated graphics suffice and discrete GPU upgrades are planned.

Overall, the Core i7-8700 occupies a niche as a reliable and efficient mid-tier CPU from the late 2010s. While it no longer competes with today’s flagship processors, its strong single-core performance and integrated graphics make it a practical choice for users seeking a stable, cost-effective platform for everyday computing.
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Intel Core i7-8700

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-8700
Family: Core
Series: i7-8000
Model Number: i7-8700
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 4500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 4400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 4300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Coffee Lake
Core Name: Coffee Lake S
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: 300
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W
Release Price: $303.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 384 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 12 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 39.74 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 149 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX
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