Intel i7-8700
CPUs

i7-8700

Intel

Released Jan 1, 2018 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

12-thread Intel CPU with six cores, 12MB L3 cache, and DDR4-2666 support, matching i7-8700k performance. The Intel i7-8700 scores 76/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Tekeverything, Tomshardware, and Rockpapershotgun.

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76

based on 3 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 3 reviews

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3 Expert Reviews

80
Jan 26, 2018

Intel has created a real monster with the i7-8700. While the rated 65W TDP shouldn't be taken seriously, the CPU is a beast for gaming and productivity.

75
Jun 25, 2018

Intel's Core i7-8700 is surprisingly similar to the company's more expensive -8700K in our benchmarks, but its bundled cooler cannot cope with the CPU's thermal output.

72
Jul 4, 2019

The Intel Core i7-8700 offers good gaming performance and Hyper Threading support but lacks overclocking and isn't as good value as the cheaper i5-9600K.