Power your gaming or productivity PC with the Intel Core i7-8700 8th Gen Processor. Featuring 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.60GHz Turbo frequency and Intel UHD Graphics 630, it delivers strong multitasking and gaming performance for compatible LGA1151 300-series motherboards.

The Intel Core i7-8700 is a powerful 8th Generation Coffee Lake desktop processor designed for gaming, multitasking and productivity.

Featuring 6 cores and 12 threads, the i7-8700 provides a major step up in multitasking capability compared with older 4-core Intel processors. It is well suited for gaming, content creation, streaming and demanding everyday workloads.

The processor runs at a 3.20GHz base frequency and can reach up to 4.60GHz Max Turbo Frequency, providing excellent responsiveness when additional CPU performance is required.

Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 allows compatible systems to provide display output without installing a dedicated graphics card. For gaming, pair the processor with a suitable NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon GPU for significantly stronger performance.

Performance Highlights

• Intel Core i7 8th Generation
• Coffee Lake architecture
• 6 Cores / 12 Threads
• 3.20GHz Base Frequency
• Up to 4.60GHz Turbo Frequency
• 12MB Intel Smart Cache
• Intel UHD Graphics 630
• LGA1151 Socket
• DDR4 memory support
• 65W TDP
• Strong gaming performance
• Excellent multitasking capability
• Suitable for gaming and productivity PCs

Specifications

Brand: Intel
Model: Core i7-8700
Generation: 8th Gen
Architecture: Coffee Lake
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3.20GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: 4.60GHz
Cache: 12MB Intel Smart Cache
Socket: LGA1151
Integrated Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630
Memory Type: DDR4
TDP: 65W
Use Case: Gaming, Streaming, Multitasking & Productivity

Gaming Performance

The Core i7-8700 remains a capable gaming processor thanks to its 6-core, 12-thread configuration and high Turbo frequency.

Pair it with 16GB DDR4 RAM, an SSD and a suitable dedicated GPU for a balanced gaming system. It is particularly attractive for customers upgrading an existing compatible 8th/9th Gen Intel platform.

Compatibility Note

Although the i7-8700 uses LGA1151, it is not compatible with older 100/200-series LGA1151 motherboards designed for 6th/7th Gen CPUs.

Use a compatible Intel 300-series motherboard, and always verify the specific motherboard model and BIOS support before purchase.