Intel Core i7-8700K
Intel
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Buy on Amazon$161.96 tracked on 2026-10-19. The retailer listing is the price you pay.
Our take on the Intel Core i7-8700K
The Intel Core i7-8700K is a 6 core, 12 thread processor for Intel 300 series boards, for streamers on an older Intel build. At a tracked $161.96 it sits at the bottom of a $161.96 to $199 range from August 9 to October 19, 2026.
The listing gives a 3.70GHz clock with up to 4.70GHz turbo, 12MB of cache and Intel UHD Graphics 630. It uses DDR4 memory. It works only with 300 series chipsets, which limits upgrades. Six cores handle a game plus OBS at modest settings, but there is less spare capacity than on newer chips. Retailer rating is 4.8 across 4,766 ratings.
- 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.70GHz
- Tracked at the bottom of its recorded range
- 4.8 across 4,766 retailer ratings
- Works with Intel 300 series boards only
- Older platform with DDR4 memory
- No cooler is mentioned in the listing
Streamers reported to use it
Specs
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 12 MB |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 4"L x 2"W |
| Brand | Intel |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Model Number | BX80684I78700K |
| Item Weight | 3 ounces |
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