Core i7-8700

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameCore i7-8700
SeriesIntel Core i7
Market segmentDesktop processor
DesignerIntel
ManufacturerIntel
Release date1 January 2018 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking996
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.88
Power efficiency11.73

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S (2017−2018)
Chip lithography14 nm
Die size149 mm2
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads12
Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Base clock speed3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz
Multiplier32

Cache Memory

Fast access memory capacity across different levels that significantly impacts data access speed and overall processor performance.

L1 cache64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)
L3 cache12288 KB

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt
Maximum core temperature100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C

Memory Support

Specifications for supported RAM, including types, maximum capacity, and bandwidth capabilities.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/s

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

SocketFCLGA1151
PCIe version3
PCI Express lanes16
Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630

Technologies & Instructions

Special instruction sets and technologies that extend the processor's capabilities for specific tasks and performance optimization.

AES-NI+
AVX+
AMD-V+
Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
vPro+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+
Turbo Boost Technology2
Hyper-Threading Technology+
TSX+
TXT+
EDB+
SGXYes with Intel® ME