Intel Core i7-8700B vs Intel Core i7-8559U

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Intel Core i7-8700B or Intel Core i7-8700B – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-8700B features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8700B, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8559U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-8559U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i7-8700B Name Intel Core i7-8559U
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
8 Generation 8
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Core i 8000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8700B has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8700B is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-8559U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8559U is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
6 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.2 GHz
12 Threads 8
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
6x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8700B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8700B uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-8559U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8559U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
192 Shaders 384
12 Direct X 12
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
9.5 Generation 9.5
24 Execution units 48
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8700B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-8559U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1528
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
340 $ Release price --
Q2/2018 Release date Q2/2018
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake U
12.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d