Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-8700 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-8700 6 core processor released in Q4/2017 with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H which has 14 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 (10) |
Intel Core i 8000 (20) | CPU group | Intel Core Ultra 100H (5) |
8 | Generation | 1 |
Coffee Lake S | Architecture | Meteor Lake H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-7700 | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-9700 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8700 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (4.60 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H clocks with 1.20 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 18 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-8700 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
6 | Cores | 14 |
12 | Threads | 18 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (4.60 GHz) | A-Core | 1.20 GHz (4.50 GHz) 4x Redwood Cove |
-- | B-Core | 0.70 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
-- | C-Core | 0.70 GHz (2.50 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i7-8700 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
-- | AI hardware | Intel AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 7 Core Graphics 112 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
24 | Compute units | 112 |
192 | Shader | 896 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 7 Core Graphics 112 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-8700, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-8700 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5X-7500, DDR5-5600 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 14.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 18.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-8700 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 28 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-8700 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
-- | TDP up | 65 W |
-- | TDP down | 20 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 110 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-8700 has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is at 32.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-8700 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | BGA 2049 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
340 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
Intel Iris Xe 7 Core Graphics 112 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14,771 CB R23 MC @ 66 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
Unknown | Unknown |