Intel Core i7-8706G vs Intel Core i9-7920X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-8706G or Intel Core i7-8706G – 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 i7-8706G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8706G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
The Intel Core i9-7920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-7920X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Core i 8000G Group Intel Core i 7000X
8 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-8706G Name Intel Core i9-7920X
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8706G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8706G is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i9-7920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7920X is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 24
4x Cores 12x
4 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8706G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8706G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics, which has 1280 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i9-7920X does not have integrated graphics.
1280 Shaders --
Q1/2018 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12.1 Direct X --
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units --
0.93 GHz GPU frequency --
8 Generation --
1.01 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

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 38.4 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 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
 
 

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 165 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8706G 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-7920X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 1189 $
Kaby Lake G Refresh Architecture Skylake X
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 2270 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
45772
45772
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
15575
15575

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
23625
23625
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
7757
7757

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
11498
11498
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
3862
3862

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
9881
9881
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4354
4354

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
4876
4876
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4360
4360

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
2438
2438
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
809
809

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
1410
1410
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1360
1360

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
1133
1133
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1082
1082

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
188
188
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
174
174