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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£210
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • PassMark benchmark result: 10214
  • N. of physical cores: 6
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.0 GHz

Intel Core i7 8700T review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.7

Technical Score

10.0%

5.8

User score

Poor
4.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.9

Performance

18.0%

5.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.9

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.9

Platform

1.0%

6.9

Integrated Graphics

Poor
5.8

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

7.5

User reviews

30.0%

1.8

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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5.0
(3)
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1.8
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4.0
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Good
  • 3.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.7

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    3.8

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.6

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.7

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    2.6

    N. of physical cores

  • 2.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.3

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.6

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    4.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.7

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i7-8700T is a power-efficient 8th Generation Coffee Lake desktop processor featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with a 2.40 GHz base frequency and a 4.00 GHz max turbo boost. It is built on a 14 nm lithography, includes 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache, and supports dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory up to 128 GB. Main characteristics include an integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU and a notably low 35W TDP, making it a primary choice for ultra-compact or silent small form factor (SFF) builds where thermal management is critical. Key pros are its excellent multi-threaded performance for its power class and high energy efficiency compared to standard desktop models. However, main cons include lower clock speeds than the standard i7-8700, a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, and the requirement for a 300-series chipset motherboard despite using the LGA 1151 socket.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 8700T

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.9

Performance

18.0%

5.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.9

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.9

Platform

1.0%

6.9

Integrated Graphics

4.7
Intel Core i7 8700T has a technical score of 4.73 points, which is lower than that of 60.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

7.5

User reviews

30.0%

1.8

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(3)
amazon
1.8
(2)
amazon
4.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

5.8
Intel Core i7 8700T has a user score of 5.8 points, which is lower than that of 98.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.8
Intel Core i7 8700T has a popularity of 1.8 points, which is higher than 74.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.8

Overall score

40.0%

9.4

Price

6.2
Intel Core i7 8700T has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 56.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
Intel Core i7 8700T belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

LGA1151
Intel Core i7 8700T uses the LGA1151 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 60.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Z390, Z370, Q370, H370, B365, B360, H310
Intel Core i7 8700T supports Z390, Z370, Q370, H370, B365, B360, H310 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 57.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i7 8700T uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

6
Intel Core i7 8700T has 6 CPU cores, which is more than 49.9% of processors and equal to 13.4% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

12
Intel Core i7 8700T offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55.1% of processors and equal to 14.1% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i7 8700T offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.0 GHz
Intel Core i7 8700T reaches a boost clock of 4.0 GHz which is lower than that of 59.8% of processors and equal to that of 5% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

6 x 2.4 GHz
Intel Core i7 8700T has a base clock of 6x2.4 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Core i7 8700T uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Core i7 8700T is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

12 MB
Intel Core i7 8700T has an L3 cache of 12 MB which is larger than that of 54.4% of processors and equal to that of 9% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

1.5 MB
Intel Core i7 8700T has an L2 cache of 1.5 MB which is smaller than that of 62.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
Intel Core i7 8700T has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
Intel Core i7 8700T supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,666 MHz
Intel Core i7 8700T supports memory speeds up to 2666 MHz, which is lower than that of 55% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2666 MHz
Intel Core i7 8700T supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2666 MHz, which is lower than that of 55.3% of processors and equal to 7.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
Intel Core i7 8700T supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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Intel Core i7 8700T includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel Core i7 8700T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 44.3% of processors and equal to that in 8.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Core i7 8700T has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel Core i7 8700T has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
Intel Core i7 8700T supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 72.1% of processors and equal to 2.9% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

35 W
Intel Core i7 8700T has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

35 W
Intel Core i7 8700T has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i7 8700T supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 25 W
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Intel Core i7 8700T vs the average processor

  • Supports memory overclocking
    Intel Core i7 8700T supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i7 8700T supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Intel Core i7 8700T has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    Intel Core i7 8700T has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 4 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i7 8700T has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Core i7 8700T has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.12 vs 8
  • 76.7% more popular
    Intel Core i7 8700T is more popular than the average processor (1.77 vs 1.000).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    Intel Core i7 8700T is more popular than the average processor (1.77 vs 1.000).1.77 vs 1
  • 13.5% smaller die size
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower die size than the average processor (154 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower die size than the average processor (154 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².154 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Core i7 8700T uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core i7 8700T uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).LGA1151 vs FP2
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i7 8700T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core i7 8700T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 50% larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
    When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=16 MB

    Intel Core i7 8700T has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.12 MB vs 8 MB
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Core i7 8700T uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
  • 4 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i7 8700T has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 13.5% smaller die size
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower die size than the average processor (154 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 50% larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i7 8700T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Intel Core i7 8700T supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Intel Core i7 8700T has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

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Overall
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i7 8700T does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Intel Core i7 8700T has an older release date than the average processor (2,018 vs 2,020).
    April 2018
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i7 8700T supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 72.1% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,336 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 26.7% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (355 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 7% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 9.2% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,336 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 7.2% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,303 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i7 8700T has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 40% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 9.2% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (41.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 9.1% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,666 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 72.1% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,336 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,336 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,336 vs 4,793
  • 26.7% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (355 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (355 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.355 vs 484
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i7 8700T has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i7 8700T has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core i7 8700T has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 7% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.4.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 9.2% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,336 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,336 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,336 vs 1,471
  • 37.8% lower user score
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower user score than the average processor (5.80 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower user score than the average processor (5.80 vs 8.000).5.8 vs 8
  • 40% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core i7 8700T has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.1.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
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What customers like about Intel Core i7 8700T?

  • High energy efficiency with a low 35W TDP, making it ideal for mini-PCs and home labs
  • Excellent thermal performance; it runs very cool even under sustained loads
  • Features 6 cores and 12 threads, providing a 20% multicore performance boost over i5 'T' variants
  • Great value for money when purchased second-hand for low-power or quiet builds
  • Reliable multitasking capability thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 8700T?

  • Locked multiplier prevents any traditional overclocking
  • Lower base clock (2.4 GHz) and turbo speeds compared to standard 8700 or 8700K models
  • Can feel sluggish or 'slow' when handling modern, highly demanding AAA games or intensive tasks
  • Limited to older PCIe 3.0 standards and DDR4-2666 memory speeds
  • Performance is significantly surpassed by newer, similarly priced budget chips like the Ryzen 5000 series

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The Intel Core i7-8700K is a high-performance, 95W TDP processor featuring a 3.7 GHz base clock and an unlocked multiplier, making it ideal for gaming and demanding applications despite its higher heat output. Conversely, the 35W i7-8700T prioritizes energy efficiency for compact systems, offering significantly lower power consumption but reduced multi-threaded performance. While...Read more

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The Intel Core i7-8700T is a 6-core, 12-thread Coffee Lake processor engineered for efficiency, featuring a low 35W Thermal Design Power (TDP) that makes it suitable for small form factor PCs. Operating at 2.40 GHz with a 4.00 GHz boost, it provides 11% faster multi-threaded performance than the i5-8400 while remaining cooler, making it a strong choice for compact, low-power...Read more

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The Intel Core i7-8700T is a 35W TDP, 6-core/12-thread Coffee Lake processor designed for efficiency in small form factor (SFF) PCs and mini-servers. Operating at 2.4 GHz with a 4.0 GHz boost, it provides significant power savings compared to standard 65W or 95W models. Key benefits include high energy efficiency, 12MB L3 cache, and strong performance-per-dollar in the used market,...Read more

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The Intel Core i7-8700K and i7-8700T represent, respectively, high-performance and power-efficient extremes within the same architecture, with the 8700K offering roughly 25% higher multi-threaded performance and a 3.7 GHz base clock. The 8700K boasts an unlocked multiplier for overclocking and superior gaming, but at the cost of a 95W TDP and higher heat, while the 8700T operates at...Read more

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The Intel Core i7-8700 (65W) and i7-8700T (35W) are both 6-core/12-thread 8th Gen processors, with the i7-8700 providing roughly 26% higher multi-threaded performance, while the i7-8700T excels in power efficiency. The standard i7-8700 boasts higher clock speeds (3.2-4.6 GHz) for better performance, but requires more cooling due to higher TDP. Conversely, the i7-8700T (2.4-4.0 GHz)...Read more

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The Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2 GHz) offers roughly 20-26% higher multi-core performance and 12-15% better single-thread performance compared to the 8700T (2.4 GHz), largely due to higher base and boost clocks up to 4.6 GHz. While the standard i7-8700 provides superior speed for gaming and demanding tasks, its 65W TDP requires more robust cooling and power, unlike the 35W,...Read more

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