[ INDIVIDUAL CPU COMPONENT ]
Intel Core i7-8700K
Coffee Lake-S unlocked, 2017; 6C/12T, 3.7/4.7 GHz, 12 MB, 95 W, UHD 630. Model-specific record; confirm the complete part marking before installation.
IDENTIFICATION: Intel Core i7-8700K. Product name alone does not establish package, stepping, voltage or firmware compatibility.
Verified model specifications
| Catalog path | Intel → Core desktop generations |
|---|---|
| Model and compute | Coffee Lake-S unlocked, 2017; 6C/12T, 3.7/4.7 GHz, 12 MB, 95 W, UHD 630 |
| Package / socket | LGA1151 Coffee Lake platform |
| Compatibility | 300-series chipset/BIOS; no 100/200-series drop-in |
| Stepping and variants | Unlocked SKU; S-spec/microcode and board power limits matter |
Compatibility and service
- 300-series chipset/BIOS; no 100/200-series drop-in
- Unlocked SKU; S-spec/microcode and board power limits matter
- Check socket, VRM/cooling; record OC profile
- Confirm board manual, exact CPU support list, firmware, voltage/power, memory and cooling before use; never force a package.
Service & archival notes
Check socket, VRM/cooling; record OC profile
Photograph package, markings, contacts and date/lot codes before repair. Log host board, BIOS/microcode, memory, cooler, condition, provenance and source revision.
Sources & further reading
- Intel ARK — Intel Core i7-8700KManufacturer specifications; search exact model and package S-spec.
- Intel processor architecture manualsManufacturer reference for architecture and instruction behavior.
- Gamers Nexus — Intel i7-8700K Review vs. Ryzen: Streaming, Gaming, Delidding [UPDATED]Independent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Manufacturer documents take precedence. Family-level references may not resolve every stepping; verify the marking and motherboard CPU list.