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 7% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-3720QM - 203 vs 189 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
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-8700K
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Core i7-3720QM
Mobile • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700K | vs | Intel Core i7-3720QM |
|---|---|---|
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel BGA 1224 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 45 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
