--- product_id: 50085730 title: "Intel BX80684I78700K 8th Gen Core i7-8700K Processor" brand: "intel" price: "€ 403.80" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Intel" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/50085730-intel-bx80684i78700k-8th-gen-core-i7-8700k-processor store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 3.7 GHz base clock Boosts up to 4.9 GHz turbo 6 cores / 12 threads multitasking Intel BX80684I78700K 8th Gen Core i7-8700K Processor **Brand:** intel **Price:** € 403.80 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock elite speed and multitasking mastery with the i7-8700K — your powerhouse for work and play! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Intel BX80684I78700K 8th Gen Core i7-8700K Processor by intel - **How much does it cost?** € 403.80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/50085730-intel-bx80684i78700k-8th-gen-core-i7-8700k-processor) ## Best For - intel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted intel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Turbocharged Speed:** Intel Turbo Boost Technology dynamically ramps your clock speed up to 4.9 GHz for peak performance when it matters most. - • **Blazing 6-Core Power:** Experience seamless multitasking with 6 physical cores and 12 threads designed for heavy workloads and creative pros. - • **Efficient Thermal Design:** 95W TDP with advanced Thermal Monitoring keeps your system cool and stable under intense loads and overclocking. - • **Next-Level Virtualization:** Intel Virtualization Technology enables smooth, secure multi-environment workflows for developers and IT managers. - • **Future-Proof Socket Compatibility:** LGA 1151 socket support ensures easy integration with high-end motherboards, avoiding bottlenecks and maximizing potential. ## Overview The Intel Core i7-8700K is a high-performance 8th Gen Coffee Lake processor featuring 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 3.7 GHz with turbo boost up to 4.9 GHz, and a 95W thermal design power. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts, it supports advanced virtualization, hyper-threading, and thermal monitoring technologies, making it ideal for multitasking, gaming, and creative workloads. Compatible with LGA 1151 motherboards, it offers excellent overclocking potential and reliable stability for demanding applications. ## Description From the manufacturer Review: Blazingly fast, Super-efficient, great overclocking potential - I bought this along with several other components for a brand new custom desktop. I chose Coffee Lake as it was the newest architecture and I had heard good things about its speed and overclocking potential; also having 6 physical cores is handy! Something to note is that CPU overclocked will outperform the extreme version of it’s predecessor for single core applications (e.g. gaming) but on multicore usage you’d be better off going for the extreme edition as it offers more raw power. I tend to multitask a lot on my PC hence the need for a beefy CPU. Usually running several applications such as CAD software, games, media creation programs, and sometimes even game creation services AT THE SAME TIME is very CPU (and RAM) intensive, so I chose to go with the I7 for the extra power and speed provided. The CPU itself came properly boxed, no heat sink included which I’m glad is the norm now as the stock heat sinks that intel used to provide were never enough! Also, the inclusion of a nice little sticker was good to go on the case 😉 Plugging into the motherboard was simple. Bearing in mind that your motherboard will have to support the 1151 socket for this to fit AND function. I went with a high-end board as to not bottleneck my system (see my other reviews for that item). Running tests, I am very happy. I used the built in overclocking utility in my motherboards BIOS and that managed to easily push it to 4.9Ghz which is better than I expected for automatic overclocking. The system runs stable and damn quick. I ran a Geekbench and Cinebench to test the performance of the CPU and have added the results as images. These results are from AFTER the Meltdown/Spectre mess. Even after the Meltdown and Spectre updates I haven’t noticed too big a slow down to be honest. My desktop keeps up with me well. In fact, I’m glad I went for the fastest model now to compensate for the reduction in speed across all devices. I’m so happy with this purchase, it’s worth the extra cash from an I5. If you need multitasking and speed work your budget around this. I recommend this product. Always happy with Intel. ***If you found this review helpful please don't forget to mark it as helpful below, thanks!*** Review: Best I7-8700K CPU Ever! - Love it already and I am surprised how it works out for gaming and recording too I feel so happy with this I rate it 10/10! ## Features - Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology - Speed Step Technology, Thermal Monitoring Technology, Hyper-Threading Technology - 3.7 GHz processor speed - Thermal design power: 95 W ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07598VZR8 | | Best Sellers Rank | 50,500 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 140 in CPUs | | Box Contents | Manual, Processor | | Brand | Intel | | Brand Name | Intel | | CPU manufacturer | Intel | | CPU model | Core i7 | | CPU socket | LGA 1151 | | CPU speed | 3.7 GHz | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 12 MB | | Country of Origin | United Kingdom | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,701 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00735858350181, 05032037108652, 05032037108669 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 10.2L x 5.1W centimetres | | Item Type Name | 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8700K Processor | | Item Weight | 3 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Intel | | Model Number | BX80684I78700K | | Platform | Windows 10 | | Processor Brand | Intel | | Processor Core Count | 6 | | Processor Count | 12 | | Processor Number of Concurrent Threads | 12 | | Processor Series | Core i7 | | Processor Socket | LGA 1151 | | Processor Speed | 3.7 GHz | | Product Warranty | 1 year | | Secondary Cache | 12 MB | | Secondary cache | 12 MB | | UPC | 735858350181 | | Wattage | 95 watts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Intel - **CPU manufacturer:** Intel - **CPU model:** Core i7 - **CPU socket:** LGA 1151 - **CPU speed:** 3.7 GHz - **Cache size:** 12 MB - **Processor Number of Concurrent Threads:** 12 - **Processor count:** 12 - **Secondary cache:** 12 MB - **Wattage:** 95 watts ## Images ![Intel BX80684I78700K 8th Gen Core i7-8700K Processor - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZUt47fgeL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: why the price of that cpu is so high 400£ compared to 400$ in us(298£ at the time of question)** A: Multiple answers. 1 - UK products listed post tax, although still more expensive it explains "some" of the gap. 2 - UK business practices tend to focus about making the biggest margin per sale can get away with, USA business practices tend to focus on shifting volume, so they are more willing to accept lower profit per product sold. 3 - UK sells lower volumes, the higher volume you sell, the better deal you can make from suppliers. 4 - There tends to be always "fluff" on the pricing to allow for negative variations in exchange rates which ultimately again means higher pricing. **Q: What pin count does this processor have?** A: it Has 1,151 pins, hence the socket name **Q: can this be installed on a laptop? If not, then where can I buy an i7 8th generation for a laptop?** A: No, this CPU cannot be installed in a laptop, only a desktop computer with an Intel Z370 chipset motherboard with the LGA 1151 socket. You cannot upgrade the CPU in your laptop without changing it's motherboard also. So, not only would you have to get a mobile 8th gen Intel CPU (which isn't available for consumers or commercially at all yet) but you'd also have to get a custom-made motherboard to match the current layout of your laptop (which, again, likely hasn't been made). Even if you could get the CPU and the motherboard for your laptop, this might require re-soldering things the manufacturer soldered down, taking apart the screen and keyboard, stripping it of all the laptop's internals- laptops just aren't made for upgrading and ones that are- you can only usually upgrade the RAM, hard drive, WiFi card and battery but not the CPU, motherboard or GPU. **Q: I7 8700k coming whit cooling system?** A: No heatsink or fan included with this CPU ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blazingly fast, Super-efficient, great overclocking potential *by T***D on 9 February 2018* I bought this along with several other components for a brand new custom desktop. I chose Coffee Lake as it was the newest architecture and I had heard good things about its speed and overclocking potential; also having 6 physical cores is handy! Something to note is that CPU overclocked will outperform the extreme version of it’s predecessor for single core applications (e.g. gaming) but on multicore usage you’d be better off going for the extreme edition as it offers more raw power. I tend to multitask a lot on my PC hence the need for a beefy CPU. Usually running several applications such as CAD software, games, media creation programs, and sometimes even game creation services AT THE SAME TIME is very CPU (and RAM) intensive, so I chose to go with the I7 for the extra power and speed provided. The CPU itself came properly boxed, no heat sink included which I’m glad is the norm now as the stock heat sinks that intel used to provide were never enough! Also, the inclusion of a nice little sticker was good to go on the case 😉 Plugging into the motherboard was simple. Bearing in mind that your motherboard will have to support the 1151 socket for this to fit AND function. I went with a high-end board as to not bottleneck my system (see my other reviews for that item). Running tests, I am very happy. I used the built in overclocking utility in my motherboards BIOS and that managed to easily push it to 4.9Ghz which is better than I expected for automatic overclocking. The system runs stable and damn quick. I ran a Geekbench and Cinebench to test the performance of the CPU and have added the results as images. These results are from AFTER the Meltdown/Spectre mess. Even after the Meltdown and Spectre updates I haven’t noticed too big a slow down to be honest. My desktop keeps up with me well. In fact, I’m glad I went for the fastest model now to compensate for the reduction in speed across all devices. I’m so happy with this purchase, it’s worth the extra cash from an I5. If you need multitasking and speed work your budget around this. I recommend this product. Always happy with Intel. ***If you found this review helpful please don't forget to mark it as helpful below, thanks!*** ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best I7-8700K CPU Ever! *by G***L on 22 April 2025* Love it already and I am surprised how it works out for gaming and recording too I feel so happy with this I rate it 10/10! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Is it worth upgrading? *by M***! on 28 February 2018* I just upgrade "often" rather than "when needed", and indeed there really isn't much difference between my old 4790K and this CPU. I have to admit, though, that this CPU seems to be in idle mode most of the time, lol. It barely ever raises a sweat, so I am assuming it's more future proof. Part of the reason for the upgrade was more the faster RAM and the addition of NVMe support, both of which are certainly a lot faster than from the days of the 4790K. In particular the NVMe is a rocket! But is it worth it? If you want a huge boost in gaming performance and already have a 4790K or anything later then then I would continue to wait. If your current system has a lesser CPU than a 4790K then sure, it's worth it. But then you know gaming performance always had far less to do with the CPU than your GPU so always the best option is to upgrade your GPU first. I just upgrade everything now and then so it's no disappointment to me. It's a very powerful CPU. These CPU's are known to get hot if you overclock. If you buy an Asus board, they, by default, overclock the CPU, and you will need a good cooler. The 10% extra performance they get out of the CPU results in 40% more heat, so that's 140W. And that's a partial overclock. If you want to fully overclock then you need something capable of handling a lot more. However, these CPU's will overclock well. According to some, the best benefit is obtained by taking all cores to 4.8GHz ## Frequently Bought Together - Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W - ARCTIC MX-4 (4 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors (CPU, GPU - PC), Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Safe Application, Non-Conductive - Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black CPU Air Cooler, SickleFlow 120 Edge PWM Fan, Aluminum Top Cover, 4 Copper Heat Pipes, 152mm Tall, AMD Ryzen AM5/AM4, Intel LGA 1851/1700/1200 Brackets --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/50085730-intel-bx80684i78700k-8th-gen-core-i7-8700k-processor](https://www.desertcart.be/products/50085730-intel-bx80684i78700k-8th-gen-core-i7-8700k-processor) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*