Core i7-8700K: specs and comparison

Performance score

Core i7-8700K 2017 · 6/12 cores/threads, 95 W

27.21

Single-core	37.20
Multi-core	19.69

Core i7-8700K scores 27.21 out of 100 by our estimate and ranks #348 of 532 CPUs in our database.

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.

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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.

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Core i7-8700K

122

faster than 56% of tested · runs: 42

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

Description

Core i7-8700K is a desktop Intel processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture, released on Q4 2017. It has 6 cores and 12 threads running at 3.7–4.7 GHz, 12 MB of L3 cache and the 14 nm process. It fits the LGA1151 socket, has a 95 W TDP and supports DDR4-2666 memory.

Overview

Score (0–100)	27.21
Ranking position	348
Power efficiency (0–100)	14.97
Type	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel
Architecture	Coffee Lake
Release date	Q4 2017

Specifications

Cores	6
Threads	12
Base clock	3.7 GHz
Boost clock	4.7 GHz
L3 cache	12 MB
Process node	14 nm
Unlocked multiplier	yes
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 630
NPU (AI accelerator)	no

Compatibility

Socket	LGA1151
TDP	95 W

Memory and PCI Express

Memory type	DDR4-2666
Memory channels	2
Max memory	128 GB
PCI Express version	3.0
PCIe lanes	16

Games

Core i7-8700K meets 99% of minimum and 78% of recommended requirements of the games in our database (compared with the models named in official requirements).

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