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Intel Core i7-8700T
The current Intel Core i7-8700T price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
- Cores / threads
- 6C / 12T
- Boost clock
- 4000 MHz
- Socket
- LGA 1151
- TDP
- 74 W
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt $302 the Intel Core i7-8700T is priced in line with its $302 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.
Limited market: only one retailer currently has a verified offer, so treat this price as a single data point.
Prices & availability
Intel Core i7-8700T: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
1 tracked offers · 1 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-8700T OEM/Tray | Newegg | New | $302 | 13 | 2026-10-16 | View offer → |
| Intel Core i7-8700TMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#200 of 264 graded processors
- #197 IntelIntel Core i5-9600K 6
- #198 IntelIntel Core i5-9600KF 6
- #199 IntelIntel Core i5-9600 6
- #200 IntelIntel Core i7-8700T 6
- #201 IntelIntel Core i5-8600K 6
- #202 IntelIntel Core i5-8600 6
- #203 IntelIntel Core i5-9500F 6
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#245 of 264 currently priced processors
- #242 IntelIntel Xeon E3 1225 V5 13
- #243 IntelIntel Core i9-9900 13
- #244 AMDAMD Athlon X4 860K 13
- #245 IntelIntel Core i7-8700T 13
- #246 IntelIntel Core i3-9350KF 12
- #247 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 12
- #248 AMDAMD Athlon X4 760K 12
Performance Gaming
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#206 of 264 graded processors
- #203 IntelIntel Core i7-6900K 53
- #204 IntelIntel Core i5-7600K 53
- #205 IntelIntel Core i5-9400F 53
- #206 IntelIntel Core i7-8700T 53
- #207 IntelIntel Core i5-8500 53
- #208 IntelIntel Xeon E5-2643 v4 53
- #209 IntelIntel Core i5-9400 53
Value Gaming
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#241 of 264 currently priced processors
- #238 IntelIntel Core i9-7920X 10
- #239 IntelIntel Xeon E3 1225 V5 10
- #240 IntelIntel Core i9-10900X 9
- #241 IntelIntel Core i7-8700T 9
- #242 IntelIntel Core i7-7820X 9
- #243 IntelIntel Core i5-6402P 9
- #244 IntelIntel Core i9-10900K 9
Performance Productivity
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#200 of 264 graded processors
- #197 IntelIntel Core i5-9600K 6
- #198 IntelIntel Core i5-9600KF 6
- #199 IntelIntel Core i5-9600 6
- #200 IntelIntel Core i7-8700T 6
- #201 IntelIntel Core i5-8600K 6
- #202 IntelIntel Core i5-8600 6
- #203 IntelIntel Core i5-9500F 6
Value Productivity
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#226 of 264 currently priced processors
- #223 IntelIntel Core i5-7600K 1
- #224 IntelIntel Core i7-6700K 1
- #225 IntelIntel Core i5-7600 1
- #226 IntelIntel Core i7-8700T 1
- #227 IntelIntel Core i3-10300 1
- #228 IntelIntel Xeon E5 2620 V3 1
- #229 IntelIntel Core i3-9350K 1
Performance Performance per Watt
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#135 of 264 graded processors
- #132 IntelIntel Core i3-14100F 25
- #133 IntelIntel Core i3-14100 25
- #134 IntelIntel Core i3-12100 25
- #135 IntelIntel Core i7-8700T 25
- #136 IntelIntel Core i7-11700F 25
- #137 IntelIntel Core i7-11700 25
- #138 IntelIntel Core i9-10900F 23
Value Performance per Watt
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#186 of 264 currently priced processors
- #183 IntelIntel Core i5-8600K 10
- #184 IntelIntel Core i3-9100 10
- #185 IntelIntel Core i9-9960X 10
- #186 IntelIntel Core i7-8700T 10
- #187 IntelIntel Core i9-9940X 10
- #188 IntelIntel Core i7-7700K 10
- #189 IntelIntel Core i7-8700 10
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value13 | Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 82 +574% capability · +9% price | Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 100 +373% capability · -34% price |
| GamingScenario capability | GradeC Value9 | Higher capability Ryzen 7 7800X3D S 73 +63% capability · +4% price | Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus A 89 +39% capability · -34% price |
| ProductivityScenario capability | GradeF Value1 | Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus S 54 +574% capability · +9% price | |
| Performance per WattScenario capability | GradeD Value10 | Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 7 9700X S 100 +203% capability · -17% price | |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded C for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallycompeting products deliver so much more per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus holds Relative Value 100 against its 13 with Balanced priorities, at $200
- Productivity is what you actually need it forit grades only F there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Consider other options if
- Gaming is what you actually need it forit grades C there; Ryzen 7 7800X3D grades S at $315
- You want strong value for Gaming specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Gaming per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus holds Relative Value 89 against its 9 for Gaming, at $200
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Productivity is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades F for Productivity, but C for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Productivity is what you actually need it forit grades F there; Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus grades S at $330
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Performance per Watt is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades D for Performance per Watt, but C for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Performance per Watt is what you actually need it forit grades D there; AMD Ryzen 7 9700X grades S at $250
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 7 9700X holds Relative Value 100 against its 10 for Performance per Watt, at $250
Models that suit Performance per Watt better, at this budget
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the Intel Core i7-8700T
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Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Core / Performance
- Cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Performance cores
- 6
- Efficiency cores
- 0
- Base clock
- 2400 MHz
- Boost clock
- 4000 MHz
Power / Interface
- TDP
- 74 W
- Maximum turbo power
- 74 W
- Socket
- LGA 1151
- Maximum memory
- 128 GB
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
- Process node
- 14 nm
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Core / Performance
- L2 cache
- 5 MB
- L3 cache
- 12 MB
- Unlocked multiplier
- No
Warranty & release
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Release year
- 2014
- Manufacturer part number
- CM8068403358413
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-10–2026-10-17
What to check in your build
LGA 1151 required
Your motherboard must use socket LGA 1151. A different socket does not fit — this is a physical constraint, not a preference.
Board BIOS must list this model
A matching socket is necessary but not sufficient — check the vendor CPU support list.
Unknown
Cooler rated for 74 W or more
No cooler is included. Your cooler must be rated for at least 74 W on socket LGA 1151.
Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.
Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
Intel Core i7-8700T offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #200 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 287. Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Intel Core i7-8700T offers C-grade capability for Gaming. It ranks #206 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 287. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
Intel Core i7-8700T offers F-grade capability for Productivity. It ranks #200 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 287. The F grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
Intel Core i7-8700T offers D-grade capability for Performance per Watt. It ranks #135 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 287. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon is shown as a discovery link when we do not have a permitted verified price snapshot. It is excluded from price comparisons, rankings and Relative Value until a compliant tracked price exists.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-10-10–2026-10-17 · formula cpu-value-v1.4 · facts facts-2026-10-17 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.