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Core i7-10700K vs Core i7-8700

Core i7-10700K vs Core i7-8700: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for 186.68 on Amazon

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Updated 15717 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-8700

3.2 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 162.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15718 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for 186.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15717 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-8700

3.2 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 162.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15718 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-10700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-8700 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-8700 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-10700K is 850 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-8700.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K

  • Performs up to 6% better in F1 23 than Core i7-8700 - 242 vs 228 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700 - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700

  • Up to 13% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - $146.23 vs $168.18
  • Up to 8% better value when playing F1 23 than Core i7-10700K - $0.71 vs $0.77 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of F1 23.
F1 23

F1 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

242

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.77/FPS

92%

Price, €

€186.68

86%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for 186.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15717 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018


FPS

228

94%

Value, €/FPS

€0.71/FPS

100%

Price, €

€162.32

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 162.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15718 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1706

100%

Multi-Core

8142

100%

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018


Single-Core

1513

88%

Multi-Core

5905

72%

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Intel Core i7-10700K

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Intel Core i7-8700

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateJan 1st, 2018
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
38.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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