Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P
Intel
28 Overall Score
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G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
G.Skill
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P
85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
This Core 2 Duo P8700 processor is widely praised as a budget-friendly upgrade for older laptops, offering noticeable performance gains without heating issues. Users highlight its low cost, compatibility with specific models like Dell and HP, and reliable long-term operation. One unit was defective but promptly refunded, so verify compatibility and buy from a reputable seller.
Pros
- Budget-friendly upgrade
- Noticeable performance boost
- Same thermal design power
- Reliable long-term operation
- Compatible with older laptops
Cons
- Risk of defective unit
- Incompatible if specs not understood
- Requires technical knowledge
Value for money 4
Performance 5
Compatibility 2
Reliability 4
Defective unit 1
Thermal design 1
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i7 P8700 | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core 2 Duo | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | P8700 | 3600 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Matisse |
| Class | laptop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 6★ |
| P-cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 | 3★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket P | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 25★ | 65 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average multi thread (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average single thread (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong efficiency (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (79th percentile)
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Trident Z Neo
Scores 66 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.