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CPU
Intel

Intel Core i7-8700T

Processor

CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
Maximum boost clock
4 GHz
Thermal design power
35 W

Rendering performance

Median score · higher is better

Three-scene Blender rendering throughput. Versions, operating systems and rendering backends remain separate. This is not a gaming score.

Blender 4.4.0 / Windows / CPU
Intel Core i7-8700T 96.74 samples/min 3 complete runs · Middle 50%: 81.99 - 100.92 · 6 core / 12 thread · Latest: 2025-07-09

Community submissions; cooling, power limits and system configuration can affect results.

Benchmark results

  • PassMark · version unreported · cpuMark10,431*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark · version unreported · threadMark2,366*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark CPU Mark · version unreported · CPU Mark10,729* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Reported score · version unreported · mark12,648*Platform unreported Compare results

Recorded results

Only the same benchmark, version, workload, scenario and unit share a row. Missing results are not zero. System results include the full submitted hardware and software configuration.

Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i7-8700T

22.64 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i7-8700T

96.74 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
81.990738928848
75th percentile
100.92325931847
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i7-8700T

30.78 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i7-8700T

43.33 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1

Processing & platform

CPU cores
6
Graphics
Intel® UHD Graphics 630*
CPU threads
12
Base clock
2.4 GHz
Turbo Boost 2.0 frequency
4 GHz*
Integrated GPU base frequency
350 MHz*
Integrated GPU maximum dynamic frequency
1,200 MHz*
Maximum supported memory bandwidth
41.60 GB/s*
Reported CPU clock
2.4 GHz*
Maximum boost clock
4 GHz
Architecture
Coffee Lake*
Socket / package
FCLGA1151
Process node
14 nm
Reported chip die area
154 mm²*
Chip/package TDP
35 W*

Cache hierarchy

  • Smart Cache / shared
    Level
    Smart Cache
    Scope
    shared
    Size
    12 MB
  • Reported cache*
    Size
    12 MB*
    Level
    Reported cache (level unstated)*
    Scope
    Intel® Smart Cache*

Memory & storage

Memory channels
2
Video memory type
DDR4-2666*

Supported memory

  • DDR4-2666*

CPU memory support

  • DDR4-2666
    Variant / details
    Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
    Technology
    DDR4
    Transfer rate
    2,666 MT/s

Power specifications

Thermal design power
35 W

CPU power specifications

  • Configurable TDP-down
    Power specification
    Configurable TDP
    Rated power
    25 W
    Variant / details
    Manufacturer configurable TDP-down mode; system implementation determines availability.
  • Configurable TDP-down*
    Power specification
    Configurable TDP-down*
    Rated power
    25 W*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 76 fields
AESTech
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
BornOnDate
Q2'18*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
Bus
8 GT/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
Cache
12 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
CertifiedUseConditions
Embedded Broad Market Commercial Temp. PC/Client/Tablet*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ClearVideoTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ClockSpeed
2.40 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ClockSpeedMax
4.00 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
CodeNameText
Products formerly Coffee Lake*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ConfigTDPMin
25 W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ConfigTDPMinFrequency
1.90 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
CoreCount
6*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
CpuId
129948*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
CpuName
Intel® Core™ i7-8700T Processor*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
CVTHD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
DeviceProtectionTechBootGuardVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ECCMemory
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
EM64
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
Embedded
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ExecuteDisable
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ExtendedPageTables
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
Graphics4KSupportLevel
Yes. at 60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
GraphicsDeviceId
0x3E92*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
GraphicsDirectXSupport
12*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
GraphicsFreq
350 MHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
GraphicsMaxFreq
1.20 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
GraphicsMaxMem
64 GB*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
GraphicsMaxResolutionDP
4096 x 2304@60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
GraphicsMaxResolutionHDMI
4096 x 2304@24Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
GraphicsMaxResolutionIFP
4096 x 2304@60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
GraphicsOpenGLSupport
4.5*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
GraphicsOutput
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
HaltState
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
HyperThreading
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
IdentityProtectionTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
InstructionSet
64-bit*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
InstructionSetExtensions
Intel® SSE4.1. Intel® SSE4.2. Intel® AVX2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
InTru3D
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
Lithography
14 nm*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
MarketSegment
Desktop*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
MaxCPUs
1*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
MaxMem
128 GB*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
MaxMemoryBandwidth
41.6 GB/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
MaxTDP
35 W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
MemoryProtectionExtensionsVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
MemoryTypes
DDR4-2666*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
NumDisplaysSupported
3*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
NumMemoryChannels
2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
NumPCIExpressPorts
16*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
OptaneMemorySupport
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
OSGuardTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
PackageSize
37.5mm x 37.5mm*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
PCIExpressConfigs
Up to 1x16. 2x8. 1x8+2x4*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
PCIExpressRevision
3.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ProcessorGraphicsModelId
Intel® UHD Graphics 630*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ProcessorNumber
i7-8700T*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ProductGroup
8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
QuickSyncVideo
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ScalableSockets
1S Only*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
SecureKeyTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
SocketsSupported
FCLGA1151*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
SoftwareGuardExtensions
Yes with Intel® ME*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
SpeedstepTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
StableImagePlatformProgramVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
StatusCodeText
Launched*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
TBTVersion
2.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ThermalJunctionRateCode
100°C*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ThermalMonitoring2Indicator
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ThermalSolutionSpecification
PCG 2015A (35W)*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
ThreadCount
12*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
TransactionalSynchronizationExtensionVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
TurboBoostTech2MaxFreq
4.00 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
TXT
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
VProTechnologyOptions
Intel vPro® Platform*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
VTD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
VTX
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
390*
Specifications 2 · 7 fields
Processor
Intel Core i7-8700T Processor*
Status
Launched*
Release Date
Q2'18*
Cores
6*
Max Turbo Speed
4* GHz
Base Speed
2.4* GHz
Cache Size
12* MB
Specifications 3 · 12 fields
name
Intel Core i7-8700T @ 2.40GHz*
cores
6*
logicals
2*
samples
348*
price
335*
tdp
35*
date
2018-03-01*
socket
FCLGA1151-2*
category
Desktop*
speed
2,400*
turbo
4,000*
cpuCount
1*
Specifications 4 · 2 fields
brand
Intel*
name
Intel Core i7-8700T @ 2.40GHz*
Specifications 5 · 9 fields
Foundry
Intel*
Vendor
Intel*
Product
Intel Core i7-8700T*
Type
CPU*
Release Date
2018-04-02*
Process Size (nm)
14* nm
TDP (W)
35* W
Die Size (mm^2)
154* mm²
Freq (MHz)
2,400* MHz
Specifications 6 · 42 fields
processor name
Intel Core i7-8700T*
turbo frequency
4,000*
turbo frequency
4,000*
cache size
12,288*
cache size
12,288*
tdp
35*
tdp
35*
price
303*
product line
8th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors*
socket
FCLGA1151*
socket
FCLGA1151*
memory type
DDR4-2666*
memory type
DDR4-2666*
cores
6*
cores
6*
manufacturer Processor benchmark result
intel*
vertical segment
Desktop*
vertical segment
Desktop*
max memory size
134,217,728*
max memory size
134,217,728*
status
Launched*
status
Launched*
max temp
100*
max temp
100*
package size
37.5mm x 37.5mm*
package size
37.5mm x 37.5mm*
fullname
Intel Core i7-8700T Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz)*
threads
12*
threads
12*
name
Intel Core i7-8700T*
name
Intel Core i7-8700T*
rating Processor benchmark result
10,729*
processor number
i7-8700T*
processor number
i7-8700T*
launch date
2018-05-01*
launch date
2018-05-01*
lithography
14*
lithography
14*
bus speed
8*
bus speed
8*
base frequency
2,400*
base frequency
2,400*
Specifications 7 · 12 fields
ClockSpeed
2.4* GHz
Cache
12 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Bus
8 GT/s*
MaxTDP
35* W
BornOnDate
Q2'18*
Model
Intel® Core™ i7-8700T Processor*
Price
$303.00*
MarketSegment
Desktop*
Lithography
14* nm
CoreCount
6*
ThreadCount
12*
ClockSpeedMax
4* GHz
Specifications 8 · 74 fields
Recommended Customer Price
$303.00*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Price scope
Historical source recommendation; not a current retail offer. The original currency notation is retained.*
Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡
Yes*
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡
Yes*
Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes*
Secure Key
Yes*
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Yes with Intel® ME*
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Yes*
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡
Yes*
Execute Disable Bit ‡
Yes*
Intel® OS Guard
Yes*
Intel® Boot Guard
Yes*
Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP)
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡
Yes*
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡
Yes*
Total Cores
6*
Intel vPro® Eligibility ‡
Intel vPro® Platform*
Total Threads
12*
Processor Base Frequency
2.4* GHz
Cache
12.0* MB
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Cache description
Intel® Smart Cache*
Original declaration
12 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Bus Speed
8* GT/s
TDP
35* W
Max Turbo Frequency
4.0* GHz
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency‡
4.0* GHz
Configurable TDP-down Frequency
1.9* GHz
Configurable TDP-down
25* W
Marketing Status
Launched*
Launch Date
Q2'18*
Embedded Options Available
Yes*
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
128* GB
Memory Types
DDR4-2666*
Max # of Memory Channels
2*
Max Memory Bandwidth
41.6* GB/s
ECC Memory Supported ‡
No*
Product Collection
8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors*
GPU Name‡
Intel® UHD Graphics 630*
Graphics Base Frequency
350* MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.2* GHz
Graphics Video Max Memory
64* GB
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI*
4K Support
Yes | at 60Hz*
Max Resolution (HDMI)‡
4096 x 2304@24Hz*
Max Resolution (DP)‡
4096 x 2304@60Hz*
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡
4096 x 2304@60Hz*
Vertical Segment
Desktop*
DirectX* Support
12*
OpenGL* Support
4.5*
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes*
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Yes*
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
Yes*
Intel® Clear Video Technology
Yes*
# of Displays Supported ‡
3*
Device ID
0x3E92*
Processor Number
i7-8700T*
PCI Express Revision
3.0*
PCI Express Configurations ‡
Up to 1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8+2x4*
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
16*
Scalability
1S Only*
Lithography
14* nm
Sockets Supported
FCLGA1151*
Max CPU Configuration
1*
TJUNCTION
100* °C
Package Size
37.5mm x 37.5mm*
Thermal Solution Specification
PCG 2015A (35W)*
Use Conditions
Embedded Broad Market Commercial Temp | PC/Client/Tablet*
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡
2.0*
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
Yes*
Intel® Transactional Synchronization Extensions
Yes*
Intel® 64 ‡
Yes*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2*
Idle States
Yes*
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Specifications 9 · 11 fields
name
Intel Core i7-8700T @ 2.40GHz*
socket
FCLGA1151*
category
Desktop*
price
$373.08**
mark
12,648*
value
33.9*
single thread
2,351*
single thread value
6.3*
tdp
35*
powerperf
361*
testdate
Mar 2018*
Specifications 10 · 8 fields
microarchitecture
Coffee Lake*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i7-8700T*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i7-8700T*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
boost clock
4* GHz
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i7-8700T*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i7-8700T*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
Reported core clock
2.4* GHz
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i7-8700T*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i7-8700T*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Source calls this core clock; it is not relabelled as base, sustained or gaming clock.*
core count
6*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i7-8700T*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i7-8700T*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
Historical listing price (dataset 2025-07-23)
amount
279.95*
currency
USD*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical listing observation; retailer, stock and current availability unknown*
USD
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i7-8700T*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i7-8700T*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i7-8700T*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i7-8700T*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
name
Intel Core i7-8700T*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i7-8700T*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i7-8700T*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
tdp
35* W
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i7-8700T*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i7-8700T*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
Specifications 11 · 12 fields
cpuName
Intel Core i7-8700T @ 2.40GHz*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
testDate
2,018*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
socket
FCLGA1151-2*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
category
Desktop*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
price
343.02*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cpuMark
10,431*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cpuValue
30.41*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
threadMark
2,366*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
threadValue
6.9*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
TDP
35*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
powerPerf
298.04*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cores
6*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*

* Provisional data