Core i7-8700B

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-8700B

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

5,544 Rank: 452
Rank Name Score Visual
448 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,548
+0.1%
449 Ryzen 5 4600G 5,547
+0.1%
450 Core i5-8500 5,545
+0%
451 Core i3-10320 5,545
+0%
452 Core i7-8700B 5,544
453 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 5,544
+0%
454 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U 5,541
-0.1%
455 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 5,540
-0.1%
456 Ryzen 7 2700 5,536
-0.1%
457 Xeon E3-1270 v6 5,530
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

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

5,072 Rank: 584
Rank Name Score Visual
580 Core i5-10500T 5,080
+0.2%
581 Xeon E3-1240 v6 5,079
+0.1%
582 Xeon E5-2695 v2 5,076
+0.1%
583 Xeon E-2324G 5,075
+0.1%
584 Core i7-8700B 5,072
585 Intel Pentium P6200 5,071
+-0%
586 Core i7-7700T 5,071
+-0%
587 Xeon E-2244G 5,068
-0.1%
588 Core i7-6770HQ 5,068
-0.1%
589 Intel Core i7-4750HQ 5,067
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,858 Rank: 326
Rank Name Score Visual
322 Core i7-6700K 5,865
+0.1%
323 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U 5,863
+0.1%
324 Ryzen 7 5825U 5,861
+0.1%
325 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,859
+0%
326 Core i7-8700B 5,858
327 Core i7-10700 5,858
+0%
328 Ryzen 3 7330U 5,858
+0%
329 Core i7-7700 5,854
-0.1%
330 Core i3-7101E 5,852
-0.1%
331 Core i5-8500 5,847
-0.2%

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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 i7-8700B based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,832 Rank: 497
Rank Name Score Visual
493 Core i7-10750H 4,836
+0.1%
494 Ryzen 5 1600X 4,835
+0.1%
495 Xeon D-1557 4,833
+0%
496 Ryzen 3 5300G 4,833
+0%
497 Core i7-8700B 4,832
498 Xeon E5-2630L v4 4,832
+0%
499 Ryzen 5 5500U 4,831
+-0%
500 Xeon E-2186M 4,829
-0.1%
501 Xeon E-2126G 4,829
-0.1%
502 Ryzen 3 3300X 4,829
-0.1%

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Data Processing

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

4,876 Rank: 495
Rank Name Score Visual
491 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G 4,882
+0.1%
492 Xeon E5-2630 v4 4,880
+0.1%
493 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE 4,880
+0.1%
494 Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U 4,878
+0%
495 Core i7-8700B 4,876
496 Xeon D-2141I 4,875
+-0%
497 Xeon D-2146NT 4,874
+-0%
498 Core i5-10600T 4,871
-0.1%
499 Ryzen 3 3100 4,868
-0.2%
500 Xeon E5-1660 v2 4,866
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,846 Rank: 518
Rank Name Score Visual
514 Core i7-9850H 4,848
+0%
515 Xeon E3-1285 v4 4,848
+0%
516 Xeon E-2176M 4,847
+0%
517 Ryzen 3 3100 4,847
+0%
518 Core i7-8700B 4,846
519 Xeon E-2324G 4,846
+0%
520 Ryzen 5 4600U 4,842
-0.1%
521 Core i3-10320 4,840
-0.1%
522 Core i7-5775R 4,838
-0.2%
523 Core i7-5775C 4,836
-0.2%

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Core i7-8700B Details

With a single-core score of 5858 and a multicore performance ranking of 584th out of 2060 processors, the Intel Core i7-8700B stands as a capable mid-range mobile CPU from the Coffee Lake H series. Released in 2017, it's now over eight years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the processor remains relevant in certain contexts due to its strong single-threaded performance, which positions it among top-tier mobile CPUs from its era. As of March 2026, it's no longer competitive against modern desktop or mobile processors, but it still offers value in entry-level systems or as a cost-effective upgrade for older laptops.

The i7-8700B is built on Intel’s 14 nm process and features a six-core, twelve-thread design, leveraging Hyper-Threading to boost multitasking and productivity workloads. Its base clock runs at 3.2 GHz, with a turbo frequency of up to 4.6 GHz, enabling quick bursts of performance when needed. The processor integrates the UHD Graphics 630 GPU, which supports up to three displays and offers a base frequency of 350 MHz with a burst frequency of 1.2 GHz. This integrated graphics solution is suitable for light gaming and everyday multimedia tasks but lacks the power for modern AAA titles.

Memory support includes DDR4-2666 with dual-channel capability, delivering a maximum bandwidth of 39.74 GiB/s. The chip features a robust cache hierarchy, including 0.188 MiB of L1 data and instruction cache, 1.5 MiB of L2 cache, and a large 12 MiB L3 cache shared among all cores. These specifications, combined with Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0 and Enhanced SpeedStep technologies, contribute to efficient power management under varying workloads. The TDP of 65 W ensures it remains energy-efficient for mobile use while maintaining strong performance.

The Core i7-8700B supports a range of modern features, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x virtualization, making it suitable for virtual machines, encryption tasks, and multimedia editing. It also includes Intel vPro technology, which adds enterprise-grade security and remote management capabilities. However, it lacks AVX-512 instructions, a limitation for users working with advanced AI or scientific computing workloads.

In benchmark testing, the i7-8700B achieves an overall score of 5544, placing it at #452 among 2060 processors. It outperforms many older and mid-tier CPUs like the Core i5-8500 and Ryzen 5 4600G, but falls behind more recent models such as the Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-12700H. Its single-core performance ranks #326, indicating it remains competitive in applications that rely heavily on individual thread performance. However, its multicore score of 5072 places it at #584, highlighting its diminishing edge in heavily threaded workloads.

Given its age and performance profile, the Core i7-8700B is best suited for users seeking a reliable processor for office work, light content creation, and general computing. It is not ideal for demanding applications like 4K video editing or high-end gaming, where modern CPUs offer significantly better performance. For those maintaining older systems or seeking a budget-friendly upgrade, the i7-8700B remains a reasonable choice, though it should be viewed as a transitional solution rather than a long-term investment.
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Intel Core i7-8700B

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-8700B
Family: Core
Series: i7-8000
Model Number: i7-8700B
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Coffee Lake
Core Name: Coffee Lake H
Target Segment: Mobile
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 SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost AVX512_VNNI
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