Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7500T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7500T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-8700 is 363 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7500T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Performs up to 3% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i5-7500T - 218 vs 212 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7500T - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500T
- Up to 74% cheaper than Core i7-8700 - CA$92.78 vs CA$350.39
- Up to 73% better value when playing Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i7-8700 - CA$0.44 vs CA$1.61 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700 - 35 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
FPS
218
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.61/FPS
27%
Price, CA$
CA$350.39
26%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$350.39 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3247 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
212
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.44/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$92.78
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$92.78 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3246 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700 | vs | Intel Core i5-7500T |
---|---|---|
Jan 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |