Intel Core i7-8700K
The Intel Core i7-8700K was released in 2017 as part of Intel’s Coffee Lake generation. This processor features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock speed of 3700 MHz and a boost speed of up to 4700 MHz. It’s built on a 14 nm process and has a rated power draw of 95W.
Atlas performance index215 estimate
Ranks #49 of 559 rated CPUs · top 9%. Fastest CPU we rate: 940.
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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Coffee Lake |
| Released | 2017 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
| Base clock | 3700 MHz |
| Boost clock | 4700 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W |
| Process | 14 nm |
| Launch price | $359 |
| Atlas performance index | 215 estimate |
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