Core i7-8700

Core i7-8700

Gaming performance index 40, faster than 47% of desktop processors in our catalog.

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  1. Core i7-8700K
    42
  2. Ryzen 5 5600G
    42
  3. Ryzen 5 3600X
    41
  4. Core i7-8700
    40
  5. Ryzen 5 3600
    40
  6. Core i5-10400
    40
  7. Core i5-9600K
    39
Brand
INTEL
Series
Core 8th Gen
Released
2017
Socket
LGA1151
Cores / threads
6 / 12
Base / boost clock
3.2 / 4.6 GHz
TDP
65 W

Graphics cards that pair well with the Core i7-8700

Balanced pairings: fast enough to use the CPU, not so fast that the CPU holds them back.

Best GPU for the Core i7-8700: picks for 1080p, 1440p and 4K

Platform

Socket LGA1151 · memory DDR4 · 65 W TDP

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Specs: manufacturer page. Performance index is our own estimate.