Intel® Core™ i7-8700K Processor

Core Count and Thread Performance in Intel i7 Processors

The Intel Core i7 series is a family of high-performance processors designed for demanding applications and multitasking. The i7-8700K features 6 cores and 12 threads, providing excellent performance for multitasking and multithreaded applications. However, starting from the i7-9700F, the core count increases to 8, offering improved performance in multi-threaded applications and more efficient handling of simultaneous tasks. This eight-core configuration is consistent across the i7-9700F, i7-9700, i7-9700KF, i7-10700K, and i7-11700K models. The i7-10700K and i7-11700K further enhance multitasking capabilities with a total of 16 threads.

Frequency and Power Consumption in Intel i7 Processors

When it comes to operating frequency, the i7-10700K and i7-11700K lead the pack with a base frequency of 3.80 GHz and 3.60 GHz respectively, and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.10 GHz and 5.00 GHz respectively. The i7-9700KF follows closely with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.90 GHz and a base frequency of 3.60 GHz. On the other hand, the i7-9700F and i7-9700 operate at a lower base frequency of 3.00 GHz but stand out in terms of power efficiency. They have a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of just 65 W, significantly lower than the 95 W to 125 W range of the other processors. The i7-10700K and i7-11700K, with their higher base and turbo frequencies, have the highest TDP at 125 W.