Intel Core i7-8706G
About processor
The Intel Core i7-8706G processor is a powerful and efficient CPU designed for mobile devices. With a 14nm technology, this processor offers a good balance between performance and power consumption. The total of 4 cores and 8 threads provides strong multitasking capabilities, allowing for smooth and fast operation even with multiple applications running simultaneously.
The integrated Radeon RX Vega M GL graphics model delivers excellent graphics performance, making it suitable for gaming and content creation. The 8MB L3 cache further enhances the overall responsiveness of the CPU, ensuring quick access to frequently used data.
With a TDP of 65W, the i7-8706G processor strikes a good balance between performance and power efficiency, making it suitable for use in a range of mobile devices.
In benchmarking tests, the i7-8706G performs admirably with a Geekbench 6 single-core score of 1172 and a multi-core score of 3654, showcasing its ability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks with ease.
Overall, the Intel Core i7-8706G processor is a strong choice for anyone in need of a high-performance CPU for their mobile device, offering excellent processing power and graphics capabilities in a power-efficient package.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Mobile
Launch Date
February 2018
Model Name
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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 i7-8706G
Code Name
Kaby Lake G
Generation
Core i7 (Kaby Lake-G)
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
8
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 4.1 GHz
L1 Cache
64 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
256 KB (per core)
L3 Cache
8 MB (shared)
Multiplier
31.0x
Bus Frequency
100 MHz
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel BGA 2270
Multiplier Unlocked
No
Technology
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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
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
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.
Radeon RX Vega M GL
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
1172
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
3654
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
869
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
2993
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2383
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
8095
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core