Intel Core i7-8700T vs Core i7-8700B

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Combined performance score

i7-8700B
7.80
+17.3%

Core i7-8700B outperforms Core i7-8700T by 17% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-8700B and Core i7-8700T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking846930
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money15.9010.06
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date3 April 2018 (5 years old)2 April 2018 (5 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$303
Current price$172 (0.6x MSRP)$220 (0.7x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-8700B has 58% better value for money than i7-8700T.

Technical specs

Core i7-8700B and Core i7-8700T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size154 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8700B and Core i7-8700T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1440FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8700B and Core i7-8700T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP++
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i7-8700B and Core i7-8700T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8700B and Core i7-8700T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8700B and Core i7-8700T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s41.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8700B and Core i7-8700T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8700B and Core i7-8700T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hz4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8700B and Core i7-8700T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8700B and Core i7-8700T.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-8700B 7.80
+17.3%
i7-8700T 6.65

Core i7-8700B outperforms Core i7-8700T by 17% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-8700B 11973
+17.2%
i7-8700T 10219

Core i7-8700B outperforms Core i7-8700T by 17% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-8700B 1530
+15.9%
i7-8700T 1320

Core i7-8700B outperforms Core i7-8700T by 16% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-8700B 5858
+24.8%
i7-8700T 4695

Core i7-8700B outperforms Core i7-8700T by 25% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 7.80 6.65
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

The Core i7-8700B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8700T in performance tests.


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