Core i7-8700 for gaming
The Core i7-8700 scores 45 on the FPSVibe CPU index, which is budget-level for gaming in 2026. Below: the Intel Core i7-8700's specs, the FPS it can feed in each game, and the graphics cards it pairs well with.
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Rough estimate Our index for the Core i7-8700 is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide. How we estimate
Summary
The Intel Core i7-8700 (2017) has 6 cores and 12 threads. It's a capable mid-range processor.
In our estimates it can feed 60 FPS or more in 83 of 102 games and 144 FPS in 12, as long as the graphics card keeps up. Good graphics card matches: RX 9060, RX 7650 GRE, RX 9050.
Core i7-8700 specs
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Released | October 2017 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
| Clock speed | 3.2 GHz base, up to 4.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 (300-series) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD 630 |
| FPSVibe gaming index (est.) | 45 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D = 100) |
| Data confidence | Low (rough estimate) |
| Rank | #72 of 119 processors we track |
Rough estimate Our index for the Core i7-8700 is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide.
Data sources
Performance index
The index is FPSVibe's own blend of published review results, rescaled onto one scale; it is not copied from any single source. Checked 2026-10-12.
Graphics cards that suit the Core i7-8700
How many FPS can the Core i7-8700 feed?
The most frames per second this processor can prepare in each game at 1080p (estimated). Your real FPS is the lower of this and what your graphics card can draw.
Rough estimate Our index for the Core i7-8700 is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
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Core i7-8700 FAQs
Is the Core i7-8700 good for gaming?
Estimated: it can reach 60+ FPS in 83 of 102 popular games and 144+ FPS in 12, given a fast enough graphics card.
What graphics card goes well with the Core i7-8700?
Balanced picks: RX 9060, RX 7650 GRE, RTX 5050, RX 9050. Much faster cards will be held back by the processor, especially at 1080p.
How many cores does the Core i7-8700 have?
6 cores and 12 threads.
Will the Core i7-8700 bottleneck an RTX 4070?
Yes, noticeably at 1080p: the RTX 4070 is much faster than this processor can feed. At 1440p and 4K the gap shrinks.