Intel Core i7 8700T 6-core FCLGA1151-2
The 35W TDP enables efficient, cool operation in compact builds while its 6 cores and 12 threads handle multitasking with a 4.0GHz boost clock. It offers a rare combination of low power draw and LGA1151 compatibility for upgrading older small-form-factor systems without overhauling cooling. This processor suits home server operators and office PC upgraders who need reliable 6-core performance in thermally constrained environments.
Cores 6
Threads 12
Boost Clock 4000 MHz
L3 Cache 12 MB
TDP 35 W
Socket LGA1151
Integrated Graphics UHD Graphics 630
61 Overall Score
Price €451
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong efficiency (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong single thread (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 |
| Model | 8700T |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 14 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2400 |
| Boost Clock | 4000 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 1.5 |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 10226 |
| PassMark Single | 2303 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 128 |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| TDP | 35 |
Graphics & AI
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Core i7 8700T | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: | WowWee Xeon Gold 5120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 14 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | 48 | 12 | 12 | 28 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 4000 | 5200 | 4000 | 4200 | 4000 | 3200 |
| L3 Cache Mb | 12 | 96 | 128 | 32 | 8 | 19.25 |
| Tdp W | 35 | 120 | 200 | 65 | 15 | 105 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM5 | AMD Socket SP3 | AMD Socket AM4 | AM4 | LGA 3647 |
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon Graphics | - | - | AMD Integrated Graphics | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7 8700T | 61 | 54.4 | 44.3 | 84.3 | 62.5 | 68.3 | 65.3 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Compare | 91.2 | 98.4 | 95.1 | 87.5 | 90 | 96.5 | 95.6 |
| CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor Compare | 94.7 | 76.8 | 84 | 83.7 | 94.4 | 38.3 | 80.1 |
| G.Skill Trident Z Neo Compare | 72.4 | 87 | 78.2 | 82.9 | 73.4 | 1.5 | 72.3 |
| Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: Compare | 63.9 | 54.4 | 56.6 | 99.2 | 64.6 | 11.8 | 66.2 |
| WowWee Xeon Gold 5120 Compare | 73.7 | 20.1 | 17.5 | 72.6 | 74.3 | 38.3 | 44.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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