Intel Core i7-8700K

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Intel Core i7-8700K
Intel's mainstream flagship Core i7 is a beast. For gamers seeking the ultimate solution there is simply nothing better than the Core i7-8700K. Out of the box performance is incredible, overclocking is even more incredible, power consumption is impressive for a CPU running at over 4 GHz by default and needless to say, this chip is going to find its way into my new gaming rig.
- As reviewed by TechSpot on Oct 2017
6
Cores
12
Threads
3.7 GHz
Base Clock
4.7 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 1151
Socket
95 W
TDP
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Integrated Graphics
$192
Price
Release date:Oct 5, 2017Price at Launch:$359
Cores:6Threads:12
Base Clock:3.7 GHzBoost Clock:4.7 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:1.5 MBL3 Cache:12 MB
Box Cooler:YesTDP:95 W
Socket:Socket LGA 1151Memory Support:DDR4‑2666
Codename:Coffee LakeProcess Size:14 nm
Integrated Graphics:YesiGPU Model:Intel UHD Graphics 630
NPU:NoPCIe Support:PCIe 3.0, 16 Lanes
Intel Core i7-12700KF
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Intel Core i7-12700KF

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All benchmark data reflects aggregated results from dozens of tests conducted in TechSpot’s labs and compiled from our full library of CPU reviews. Single-core productivity scores are based primarily on Cinebench and Adobe Photoshop workloads. Multi-core results draw from Cinebench, Blender, Corona Benchmark, 7-Zip, Adobe Premiere Pro, and shader compilation tests. CPU gaming benchmarks are all 1080p runs (explainer) as published on TechSpot.

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Intel Core i7-8700K pricing

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Price Date
Current $192 Dec 15, 2025
Highest* $202 Sep 13, 2025
Lowest* $156 May 17, 2025
Average $177
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

89

Average Score

Based on 34 reviews

9.6

User Score

Based on 4,730 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Great for high-end gaming and competent at productivity
  • Intel's six cores beat AMD's eight cores in many production tasks
  • Lower price-per-thread than competition
  • Unlocked multiplier
  • Strong multi-thread performance
  • 4.7GHz single core

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Relatively expensive compared to Ryzen
  • The 8700K runs hot and pulls a lot of watts
  • Z-series motherboard requirement
  • Requires new motherboards, despite using LGA1151 socket

Ryzen 7 2700X vs. Core i7-8700K: 35 Game Benchmark: I’ll admit I’m a bit torn here on which way I’d go. They’re both very appealing so I guess it’s somewhat of a high class problem. While a tough choice, purely for gaming I’d likely get the Core i7-8700K.

By TechSpot on

Battlefield V is playable on quad-cores but you can expect frequent frame dips, resulting in less consistent frame rates. For the most part, we've found that the older Core i5-7600K has been hanging in there pretty well with AAA titles released in...

By TechSpot on

Gaming Benchmark Comparison: Further up the food chain, the Core i5-8600K and 8700K are impressive but you're going to need an insane GPU configuration to see any real benefit over the 8400.

By TechSpot on
90

Intel's mainstream flagship Core i7 is a beast. For gamers seeking the ultimate solution there is simply nothing better than the Core i7-8700K. Out of the box performance is incredible, overclocking is even more incredible, power consumption is impressive for a CPU running at over 4 GHz by default and needless to say, this chip is going to find its way into my new gaming rig.

By TechSpot on
80

The Core i7-8700K is an impressive retaliatory blow to AMD’s Ryzen. It comes at an attractive price, on an already well- established platform, and unless AMD can really drop the price points on its Ryzen components, it makes far more sense for everyday upgraders to opt for team blue over team red, at least until Ryzen 2 arrives next year.

By TopNewReview on
80

Supplies are extremely limited around the world, and despite being officially launched, the Core i7-8700K specifically is not likely to be available in India in any meaningful quantities till mid-November. Branded PCs with these CPUs aren't even being announced internationally yet. Because of pricing, the channel might be trying to flush quad-core seventh-gen units, which are now suddenly a lot less attractive. When pricing and availability stabilise, this CPU will be a very good choice.

By Gadgets360 on
100

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.

By TechRadar on
90

Stunning performance from i7-8700K and superb efficiency from i5-8400.

By Kitguru.net on
90

The ultimate gaming processor.

By Trusted Reviews on
98

The Intel Core i7-8700K retails for $380. Incredible single-threaded performance 6-cores, large multi-threaded gains over previous generation Competitive pricing HyperThreading included Excellent overclocking potential Unlocked multiplier New...

By techPowerUp! on
100

With Coffee Lake Intel has a very fast processor series offering available for the masses. You can complain about pricing in comparison to the much cheaper Ryzen 5 1600X (229 EURO) but purely seen from a performance perspective, the Core i7 8700K is...

By Guru of 3D on
90

Want one? Amazon: prourls.co/74Aw This killer chip from Intel is the new i7 8700K. It's a 6 core, 12 thread, 3.7GHz CPU aimed at filling the gap between the mainstream and the high end desktop platform (HEDT), so how does it do? Let's take you through...

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