Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P
Intel
57 Overall Score
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be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
be quiet!
40 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
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Specifications
| Intel Core i7 P8700 | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core 2 Duo | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | P8700 | 1200 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Zen |
| Class | laptop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| P-cores | 6★ | 4 |
| Threads | 12★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 | 2★ |
| L3 Cache | 12★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket P | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 25★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong single thread (74th percentile)
- Strong ai (68th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 P8700
Scores 57 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.
