Intel Core i7-8706G Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Intel Core i7-8706G was released in Q1/2018 and has 4 cores. The processor can process 8 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket BGA 2270. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i7-8706G achieved a result of 1,082 points (single-core) or 3,862 points (multi-core).
Intel Core i7-8706G

At a glance

Name: Intel Core i7-8706G
Family: Intel Core i7 (300)
CPU group: Intel Core i 8000G (5)
Architecture: Kaby Lake G Refresh
Technology: 14 nm
Segment: Notebook
Generation: 8
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8706G has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8706G is 3.10 GHz (4.10 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads: 4 / 8
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 4x
Hyperthreading / SMT: Yes
Overclocking: No
Frequency: 3.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 4.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 3.60 GHz

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i7-8706G has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i7-8706G has the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL installed, which has 20 streaming multiprocessors (1280 shaders).

GPU name: AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL
GPU frequency: 0.93 GHz
GPU (Turbo): 1.01 GHz
Compute units: 20
Shader: 1280
Hardware Raytracing: No
Release date: Q1/2018
Max. displays: 6
Generation: 8
Direct X: 12.1
Technology: 14 nm
Max. GPU Memory: 4 GB
Frame Generation: No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): Decode / Encode
h264: Decode / Encode
VP8: Decode / Encode
VP9: Decode / Encode
AV1: No
AVC: Decode / Encode
VC-1: Decode
JPEG: Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core i7-8706G supports a maximum of 64 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 38.4 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR4-2400
38.4 GB/s
Max. Memory: 64 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe: 3.0 x 8
PCIe Bandwidth: 7.9 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i7-8706G has a TDP of 65 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 65 W
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: --

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i7-8706G is made in 14 nm and has 8.00 MB cache.

Technology: 14 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: BGA 2270
L2-Cache: --
L3-Cache: 8.00 MB
AES-NI: Yes
Operating systems: Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date: Q1/2018
Release price: --
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-8706G have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.


Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Core i7-1060G7 Intel Core i7-1060G7
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
1368
Intel Core i7-9850H Intel Core i7-9850H
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz
1367
Intel Core i7-8557U Intel Core i7-8557U
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz
1361
Intel Core i7-8706G Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
1360
Intel Core i7-8705G Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
1360
Intel Core i3-1005G1 Intel Core i3-1005G1
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
1354
Intel Core i7-9750H Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz
1354

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Core i7-8557U Intel Core i7-8557U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
4382
Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
4365
Intel Core i5-10200H Intel Core i5-10200H
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz
4355
Intel Core i7-8706G Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
4354
Intel Core i7-8705G Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
4354
Intel Core i5-8259U Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
4316
Intel Core i7-4940MX Intel Core i7-4940MX
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz
4303

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i5-1034G1 Intel Core i5-1034G1
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
1088
Intel Core i3-1000G4 Intel Core i3-1000G4
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
1085
Intel Core i3-1000NG4 Intel Core i3-1000NG4
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
1085
Intel Core i7-8706G Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
1082
AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz
1082
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U AMD Ryzen 5 4600U
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz
1082
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz
1082

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 3 7320U AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
3909
Intel Core i5-9400H Intel Core i5-9400H
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz
3897
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
3891
Intel Core i7-8706G Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
3862
Intel Core i7-8705G Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
3862
Intel Core i5-8305G Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
3856
Intel Core i7-1065G7 Intel Core i7-1065G7
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz
3786

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS
AMD Radeon 760M @ 2.60 GHz
2663
AMD Ryzen 5 7640U AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
AMD Radeon 760M @ 2.60 GHz
2663
Apple M1 Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz
2610
Intel Core i7-8706G Intel Core i7-8706G
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL @ 1.01 GHz
2588
Intel Core i7-8705G Intel Core i7-8705G
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL @ 1.01 GHz
2588
Intel Core i5-8305G Intel Core i5-8305G
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL @ 1.01 GHz
2588
Apple M1 (7-GPU) Apple M1 (7-GPU)
Apple M1 (7 Core) @ 1.30 GHz
2290

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i5-8400H Intel Core i5-8400H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
7902
AMD Ryzen 5 2600H AMD Ryzen 5 2600H
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
7890
Intel Core i7-8709G Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
7885
Intel Core i7-8706G Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
7757
Intel Core i7-8705G Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
7757
Intel Core i5-9300H Intel Core i5-9300H
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
7755
Intel Core i5-9300HF Intel Core i5-9300HF
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
7755

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz
176
Intel Core i7-8565U Intel Core i7-8565U
4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz
176
Intel Core i7-8650U Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
175
Intel Core i7-8706G Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
174
Intel Core i7-8705G Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
174
Intel Core i7-8709G Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
174
Intel Core i7-7920HQ Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
174

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i7-7920HQ Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
830
Intel Core i7-8809G Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
830
Intel Core i5-8400H Intel Core i5-8400H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
819
Intel Core i7-8706G Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
809
Intel Core i7-8705G Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
809
Intel Core i7-8709G Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
809
Intel Core i5-8300H Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
795

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