Intel Core i7-8700B vs Intel Core i5-8259U

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Intel Core i7-8700B or Intel Core i7-8700B – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-8700B features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8700B, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i5-8259U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8259U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Core i 8000U
8 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-8700B Name Intel Core i5-8259U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8700B has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8700B is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-8259U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8259U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
12 Threads 8
6x Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8700B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8700B uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-8259U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8259U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
192 Shaders 384
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 48
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8700B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-8259U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q2/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
340 $ Release price --
Coffee Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake U
12.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1528
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
7969
7969
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
4986
4986

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
6027
6027
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
4316
4316

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5891
5891
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3983
3983

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1459
1459
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1167
1167

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1146
1146
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1079
1079

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
118
118
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
52
52