Intel Core i7-8700K

Core i7-8700K

Released 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

85

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

Strong gaming performance(5)
Good overclocking potential(2)

Cons

Requires new motherboard(3)

5 Publication Reviews

95

Independent publication12/2017

Independent publicationDec 5, 2017

AI summary of this review

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.

Score estimated from the review text

87

Major publication04/2019

Major publicationApr 25, 2019

AI summary of this review

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.

Score estimated from the review text

85

Major publication10/2017

Major publicationOct 5, 2017

AI summary of this review

Intel finally expanded the core count of its mainstream processors, facilitating solid all-around performance from the Core i7-8700K.

Score estimated from the review text

85

Independent publication10/2017

Independent publicationOct 5, 2017

AI summary of this review

The Intel Core i7-8700K brings 6 cores and 12 threads to Intel's mainstream platform, offering significant performance improvements over previous generations.

Score estimated from the review text

72

Independent publication07/2019

Independent publicationJul 4, 2019

AI summary of this review

The Intel Core i7-8700K offers solid gaming performance but is overshadowed by newer 9th Gen CPUs that provide better value.

Score estimated from the review text

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