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Core Count and Thread Performance in Intel i7 Processors
The Intel Core i7 series is a family of high-performance processors designed for demanding applications and multitasking. The i7-8700K features 6 cores and 12 threads, providing excellent performance for multitasking and multithreaded applications. However, starting from the i7-9700F, the core count increases to 8, offering improved performance in multi-threaded applications and more efficient handling of simultaneous tasks. This eight-core configuration is consistent across the i7-9700F, i7-9700, i7-9700KF, i7-10700K, and i7-11700K models. The i7-10700K and i7-11700K further enhance multitasking capabilities with a total of 16 threads.
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Frequency and Power Consumption in Intel i7 Processors
When it comes to operating frequency, the i7-10700K and i7-11700K lead the pack with a base frequency of 3.80 GHz and 3.60 GHz respectively, and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.10 GHz and 5.00 GHz respectively. The i7-9700KF follows closely with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.90 GHz and a base frequency of 3.60 GHz. On the other hand, the i7-9700F and i7-9700 operate at a lower base frequency of 3.00 GHz but stand out in terms of power efficiency. They have a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of just 65 W, significantly lower than the 95 W to 125 W range of the other processors. The i7-10700K and i7-11700K, with their higher base and turbo frequencies, have the highest TDP at 125 W.
Intel® Core™ i7-8700K Processor
C$435.90 – C$542.82
✓ Total cores: 6
✓ Total threads: 12
✓ Maximum turbo frequency: 4.70 GHz
✓ Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 frequency: 4.70 GHz
✓ Processor base frequency: 3.70 GHz
✓ Cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache
✓ Bus speed: 8 GT/s
✓ Thermal Design Power (TDP): 95 W
| Specification | I7-8700K | i7-9700F | I7-9700 | I7-9700KF | I7-10700K | I7-11700K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 16 |
| Base Frequency | 3.70 GHz | 3.00 GHz | 3.00 GHz | 3.60 GHz | 3.80 GHz | 3.60 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.70 GHz | 4.70 GHz | 4.70 GHz | 4.90 GHz | 5.10 GHz | 5.00 GHz |
| Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB | 12 MB | 12 MB | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s |
| TDP | 95 W | 65 W | 65 W | 95 W | 125 W | 125 W |
| Configurable TDP-down Base Frequency | – | – | – | – | 3.50 GHz | 3.10 GHz |
| Configurable TDP-down | – | – | – | – | 95 W | 95 W |
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