Intel Core i7-8670 vs Intel Core i7-7820X

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-8670 and Intel Core i7-7820X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-8670

• CPU is newer: launch date 7 month(s) later
• Around 9% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
• 2.2x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 140 Watt

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7820X

• Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
• 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 6
• Around 39% higher clock speed: 4.30 GHz vs 3.1 GHz
• Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
• Around 33% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-8670
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-7820X

Compare specifications (specs)