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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-8700 vs Core i9-9880H

The Core i7-8700 is slightly slower than the Core i9-9880H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $303

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Up to 13% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 7 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Overwatch 22023

Core i7-8700

518FPS

Core i9-9880H

521FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-8700

200FPS

Core i9-9880H

223FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-8700

325FPS

Core i9-9880H

327FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-8700

202FPS

Core i9-9880H

205FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-8700

578FPS

Core i9-9880H

596FPS

Minecraft2011

606FPS

625FPS

508FPS

541FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-8700

217FPS

Core i9-9880H

221FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i7-8700

25%

Core i9-9880H

37%

Core i9-9880H ranks 12 points higher.

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Core i7-8700

Core i9-9880H

Core i9-9880H has 2 more cores.

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Core i7-8700

Core i9-9880H

Core i9-9880H has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-8700

12 MB

Core i9-9880H

16 MB

Core i9-9880H has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-8700

3.2 GHz

Core i9-9880H

2.3 GHz

Core i7-8700 has a 39% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-8700

4.6 GHz

Core i9-9880H

4.8 GHz

Core i9-9880H boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-8700

65W

Core i9-9880H

45W

Core i9-9880H draws 20W less power.

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Core i7-8700

Core i9-9880H

Core i7-8700Core i9-9880H

LGA1151

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Intel BGA 1440

Coffee Lake

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Coffee Lake-HR

Desktop

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Mobile

UHD Graphics 630

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UHD 630

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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2666 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-8700 or Core i9-9880H?expand_more

The Core i9-9880H. It's 48% faster than the Core i7-8700 on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-9880H than Core i7-8700?expand_more

48% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-8700 or Core i9-9880H?expand_more

The Core i9-9880H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-9880H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-8700 and Core i9-9880H?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-8700 scores 25/100, Core i9-9880H scores 37/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-8700 or Core i9-9880H bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-8700 or Core i9-9880H?expand_more

The Core i9-9880H is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.