Core i7-8700K
IntelReleased Oct 1, 2017 · Analysis updated Mar 27, 2026
Refined six-core architecture delivers a generational leap in gaming performance with good overclocking potential. The Intel Core i7-8700K scores 85/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Digitalfoundry, Techradar, Tomshardware, and Pcper.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
Pros
- Strong gaming performance(5)
- Good overclocking potential(2)
Cons
- Requires new motherboard(3)
5 Expert Reviews
The Core i7 8700K is an excellent flagship product, delivering the biggest generational leap in mainstream gaming CPU power we've seen from Intel for many years.
The six-core Intel Core i7-8700K processor proves the company can do more with fewer cores than AMD Ryzen – bonus: this chip overclocks like a champ.
Intel finally expanded the core count of its mainstream processors, facilitating solid all-around performance from the Core i7-8700K.
