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Intel Core i7-8700

Physical Product · CPUs · 19 mentions · 1 subreddit · discussed in r/buildapc

Reddit take

AI summary of the Reddit excerpts below — not a quote

The Intel Core i7-8700 is regarded as a venerable 6-core, 12-thread processor that is increasingly showing its age but remains a functional budget option. While it still handles multitasking and older or indie games reliably, users report it is beginning to struggle with modern AAA titles and the latest software updates.

Pros

  • Capable multitasking performance for general productivity and background apps.
  • Cost-effective 'stopgap' upgrade for older LGA 1151 motherboards.
  • Officially supports Windows 11, unlike older Intel generations.
  • Notable performance improvement over 8th and 9th gen i5 processors.

Cons

  • Struggles with modern AAA gaming and intensive recent software updates.
  • Platform is limited to older DDR4 memory standards.
  • Can act as a bottleneck for high-end modern GPUs like the RTX 30-series or RX 6000-series.

Caveats

  • Used market pricing fluctuates, with some users questioning its value if it exceeds $75.
  • Performance satisfaction is highly dependent on the user's specific software library and expectations for modern gaming.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious users looking for a cheap used upgrade on an existing compatible motherboard.
  • General productivity, web browsing, and multitasking.
  • Gamers who primarily play older, indie, or less demanding titles.

Avoid if

  • You are building a new high-performance gaming PC from scratch.
  • You require a CPU that can maintain high frame rates in the latest AAA releases.

This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 6-month half-life. The evidence is older, with a median source age of approximately 192 days, which is relevant for assessing this legacy hardware.

Sentiment

7 positive (37%) · 4 mixed (21%) · 8 negative (42%)

Trust + time weighted score: -9% · raw score -5%

What redditors said (10 of 19)

Processor: Intel Core i7 8700 - 6 Cores - 12 Threads @ 3.2Ghz/4.6Ghz + 12MB CACHE
negative · u/F****5 · r/buildapc · Feb 12, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
I have a i7-8700 and have started to notice it showing its age, I know it is an older cpu, and it is handling some stuff well, but I have also noticed that it is struggling with newer software updates to programs I use on a daily bases.
negative · u/f****r · r/buildapc · Feb 21, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
CPU: i7-8700
negative · u/B****0 · r/buildapc · Mar 31, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
One thing I might suggest is looking for an i7-8700 instead of an i5-9400. It's just a better CPU in every way.
positive · u/V****k · r/buildapc · comment · Mar 23, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
The 8700+DDR4 setup is *fine*, but not *good* today.
mixed · u/R****7 · r/buildapc · comment · Mar 11, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
The 8700+DDR4 setup is *fine*, but not *good* today.
negative · u/R****7 · r/buildapc · comment · Mar 11, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
That cpu is quite old; it was the first Intel CPU generation to support Windows 11.
negative · u/g****r · r/buildapc · comment · Mar 11, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
The i7 8700 has had more life than I've ever seen from a CPU. My SO uses one with her 3070TI and its a great system!
positive · u/H****s · r/buildapc · comment · Mar 7, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
OP still have chance with the i7-8700 for under $80 plus resell that i5-8400 though. The only logical fix to the stuttering.
positive · u/b****6 · r/buildapc · comment · Mar 4, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
8700 for $70 is pretty good. You're going from 4c/4t to 6c/8t
positive · u/n****e · r/buildapc · comment · Feb 25, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗

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