Intel Core i7-8670

Intel Core i7-8670

About processor

The Intel Core i7-8670 processor is a powerful and efficient CPU designed for desktop use. With a 14nm technology, it delivers impressive performance while maintaining a TDP of 65W, making it suitable for a variety of tasks without consuming a lot of power. The six cores and twelve threads provide ample processing power for multitasking, gaming, and other demanding applications. The integrated UHD Graphics 630 model offers decent graphic performance for casual gaming and multimedia tasks. The 12MB L3 cache ensures quick access to frequently used data, further boosting overall system performance. The processor's Geekbench 6 scores of 1050 for single-core and 2500 for multi-core tasks demonstrate its capability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads efficiently. The Coffee Lake architecture ensures that the i7-8670 is compatible with the latest technologies and offers great support for modern applications. Overall, the Intel Core i7-8670 processor is a solid choice for users who require a reliable and high-performance CPU for their desktop systems.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
January 2018
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Core i7-8670
Code Name
Coffee Lake
Generation
Core i7 (Coffee Lake)

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
6
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
12
Basic Frequency
3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
up to 4.4 GHz
L1 Cache
64 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
256 KB (per core)
L3 Cache
12 MB (shared)
Bus Frequency
100 MHz
Multiplier
31.0x
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket 1151
Multiplier Unlocked
No
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
65 W
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel
ECC Memory
No

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
UHD Graphics 630

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
1050
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
2500
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
883
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
2671

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
1129 +7.5%
1094 +4.2%
1000 -4.8%
950 -9.5%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
3013 +20.5%
2771 +10.8%
2287 -8.5%
2070 -17.2%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
918 +4%
899 +1.8%
870 -1.5%
854 -3.3%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
2946 +10.3%
2790 +4.5%
2551 -4.5%
2402 -10.1%