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Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-3720QM

Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-3720QM: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6073 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6073 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-8700K outperforms Core i7-3720QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-8700K is 1985 days newer than Core i7-3720QM.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Performs up to 9% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-3720QM - 170 vs 156 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3720QM - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3720QM

  • Consumes up to 53% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 45 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

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Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

170

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.85/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$314

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6073 minutes ago

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Core i7-3720QM

Mobile • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

156

91%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

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Core i7-3720QM

Mobile • Apr 29th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

100%

Intel Core i7-3720QM Logo
Core i7-3720QM

Mobile • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

600

37%

Multi-Core

2021

31%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

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Intel Core i7-3720QM

Oct 5th, 2017
Release DateApr 29th, 2012
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel BGA 1224
Desktop
Segment
Mobile
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.6 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
95 WTDP
45 W
14 nm
Process Size22 nm
37.0x
Multiplier26.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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