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Core i3-1220P vs Core i7-8700

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Performance score

Core i3-1220P 2022 · 10/12 cores/threads
25.64
Core i7-8700 2017 · 6/12 cores/threads, 65 W
25.88

Core i3-1220P and Core i7-8700 are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 7% of tested · runs: 1

Core i7-8700
115+121 %

faster than 55% of tested · runs: 36

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core i3-1220PCore i7-8700
Score (0–100) 25.64 25.88
Ranking position 369 364
Power efficiency (0–100) no data 20.81
Type Laptop Desktop
Manufacturer Intel Intel
Architecture Alder Lake Coffee Lake
Release date Q1 2022 Q4 2017

Specifications

Core i3-1220PCore i7-8700
Cores 10 6
Threads 12 12
P + E cores 2 + 8 no data
Base clock 1.5 GHz 3.2 GHz
Boost clock 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
L3 cache 12 MB 12 MB
Process node no data 14 nm
Unlocked multiplier no no
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics (Xe) Intel UHD Graphics 630
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core i3-1220PCore i7-8700
Socket no data LGA1151
TDP no data 65 W

Memory and PCI Express

Core i3-1220PCore i7-8700
Memory type no data DDR4-2666
Memory channels no data 2
Max memory no data 128 GB
PCI Express version no data 3.0
PCIe lanes no data 16

Pros and cons

Core i3-1220P

  • 28% faster single core
  • more cores: 10 vs 6
  • newer: released in 2022

Core i7-8700

  • no notable advantages

Other comparisons

Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.

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