Intel - Core i7-8700 Coffee Lake 8th Gen 6-core - 12-Thread - 3.2 GHz (4.6 GHz Turbo Socket LGA 2066 Locked Desktop Processor
Model: BX80684I78700
SKU: 6162975
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Great value if you don’t need to overclock. Multi tasks like a champ. My only issues is I jumped on this value CPU when I should have waited for one with more capabilities. If you not sure what to do with your PC this is a great CPU to fill the slot for the moment. I can run 3 AAA games at ultra settings (the rtx 2080ti may be helping here) YouTube and download 2 games at the same time with this CPU. Only reason I want something better is because I need to get a better motherboard to support the i9 9900k and some higher frequency ram as I have a 240hz monitor is like to keep buttery smooth refresh rates on. Most games stay locked at 240 FPS but someone the more taxing ones like Rust I sit at 100fps. Now I know my GPU isn’t the issue here so that is why I plan to upgrade to a new motherboard that supports the i9 9900k so I can overclock and support 3200hz ram compared to the 2400hz ram I am running now. As far as I can tell this is the best 8th gen CPU short of the i7 8700k value wise. If you don’t plan on pushing mind blowing stats it should work for you.
Posted by Prioritizor
Great move by Intel to keep increasing the core counts (physical and logical). This performs very well for intensive tasks and multi-tasking. Best when paired with 16+ GB of RAM. Hardly ever experience throttling, or hear the stock cooler spin-up. Cannot comment on gaming or video performance, but based on experience with Skylake and Kaby Lake processors, expect it to perform very well. Note: used Arctic Silver 5 thermal compound instead of Intel's.
Posted by LightsUp
I purchased this a few weeks ago on sale , it was the reason I built this pc . $60 cheaper then anyone online !! Solid packaging , great processor . Dropped it into the motherboard and attached the liquid cooler and it was off to the races . ( Pros ) simple to install , runs great. (Cons) N/A If your looking to upgrade and you find it on sale don’t pass it up !
Posted by Sycloness
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Customers are impressed with the Core i7-8700 Coffee Lake processor's gaming and multitasking capabilities, praising its solid performance and great price-to-performance ratio. The installation process is also hassle-free, and it integrates well with older systems. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the lack of overclocking capabilities and the occasional stock issues.