Intel Core i7-8700 vs Intel Core i7-8700K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-8700 and Intel Core i7-8700K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: 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), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-8700

  • Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • Around 46% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 95 Watt
  • Around 5% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.14 vs 1.084
  • Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 4.787 vs 4.763
  • Around 4% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2171 vs 2083
  • Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 4740 vs 4305
  • Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 7902 vs 7198
  • Around 4% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2171 vs 2083
  • Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 4740 vs 4305
  • Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 7902 vs 7198
Specifications (specs)
L1 cache 384 KB vs 256 KB
L2 cache 1.5 MB vs 1 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt vs 95 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 1.14 vs 1.084
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 4.787 vs 4.763
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 2171 vs 2083
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 4740 vs 4305
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 7902 vs 7198
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 2171 vs 2083
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 4740 vs 4305
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 7902 vs 7198

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • Around 2% higher clock speed: 4.70 GHz vs 4.60 GHz
  • Around 3% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2721 vs 2633
  • Around 6% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 13585 vs 12787
  • Around 9% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1276 vs 1173
  • Around 13% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 6678 vs 5903
  • Around 5% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 5050 vs 4810
  • 4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 9.279 vs 2.323
  • Around 5% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 88.131 vs 84.295
  • Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 12.047 vs 11.951
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency 4.70 GHz vs 4.60 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2721 vs 2633
PassMark - CPU mark 13585 vs 12787
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1276 vs 1173
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 6678 vs 5903
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 5050 vs 4810
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 9.279 vs 2.323
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 88.131 vs 84.295
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 12.047 vs 11.951

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-8700
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-8700K

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2633
2721
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
12787
13585
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
1173
1276
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
5903
6678
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score
CPU 1
CPU 2
4810
5050
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.323
9.279
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
84.295
88.131
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1.14
1.084
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
4.787
4.763
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
11.951
12.047
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2171
2083
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
4740
4305
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
7902
7198
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2171
2083
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
4740
4305
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
7902
7198
Name Intel Core i7-8700 Intel Core i7-8700K
PassMark - Single thread mark 2633 2721
PassMark - CPU mark 12787 13585
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1173 1276
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 5903 6678
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 4810 5050
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 2.323 9.279
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 84.295 88.131
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 1.14 1.084
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 4.787 4.763
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 11.951 12.047
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 2171 2083
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 4740 4305
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 7902 7198
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 2171 2083
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 4740 4305
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 7902 7198

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i7-8700 Intel Core i7-8700K

Essentials

Architecture codename Coffee Lake Coffee Lake
Launch date 5 January 2017 5 January 2017
Launch price (MSRP) $312 $420
Place in performance rating 883 922
Price now $439.98 $358.99
Processor Number i7-8700 i7-8700K
Series 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status Launched Launched
Value for money (0-100) 10.15 13.10
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.20 GHz 3.70 GHz
Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI3 8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache 384 KB 256 KB
L2 cache 1.5 MB 1 MB
L3 cache 12288 KB 12288 KB
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72 °C 72 °C
Maximum core temperature 100°C 100°C
Maximum frequency 4.60 GHz 4.70 GHz
Number of cores 6 6
Number of threads 12 12
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 41.6 GB/s 41.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size 128 GB 128 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-2666 DDR4-2666

Graphics

Device ID 0x3E92 0x3E92
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz 350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.20 GHz 1.20 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 64 GB 64 GB
Processor graphics Intel® UHD Graphics 630 Intel® UHD Graphics 630

Graphics interfaces

Number of displays supported 3 3

Graphics image quality

4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort 4096x2304@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP 4096x2304@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 4096x2304@24Hz 4096x2304@24Hz

Graphics API support

DirectX 12 12
OpenGL 4.5 4.5

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported FCLGA1151 FCLGA1151
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2015C (65W) PCG 2015D (130W)

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 16 16
PCI Express revision 3.0 3.0
PCIe configurations Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability 1S Only 1S Only

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)