Intel Core i7-8706G vs Intel Core i7-7700

Processor comparisons   20-01-2022
   For example you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i7-8706G vs Intel Core i7-7700 and understand which is better for games or simple use for streaming, machine learning, rendering, video editing, programming. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or several benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like PassMark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Dolphin Emulator, PCMark 10, 7zip, Blender, UserBenchmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, RealBench, Blender, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), WPrime, Handbrake, AIDA64, Prime95, 3DMark, VeraCrypt, Furmark, Gears 5, MATLAB, SuperPi.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Watch Dogs Legion
Rainbow Six Siege
Halo Infinite
Fallout 76
Valorant
Red Dead Redemption 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Last Man Standing
Grand Theft Auto V
DOOM: Eternal
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Overwatch
Fortnite
Valheim
Borderlands 3
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Apex Legends
Death Stranding

After reading the results of all benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-7700 or Intel Core i7-8706G.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-8706G

52%

Core i7-7700

52%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-8706G

52%

Core i7-7700

53%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: DOTA 2A, Battlefield V, NBA 2K20, Monster Hunter World, Metro Exodus, Half-Life: Alyx, Hitman 3, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Horizon Zero Dawn, League of Legends (LOL), PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Control, Forza Horizon 4, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Ghostrunner, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	92.2	94.1
Valorant	104.8	106.9
Cyberpunk 2077	58.7	59.9
Apex Legends	98.5	100.5
Call of Duty Warzone	78.6	80.2
Overwatch	84.9	86.6
Red Dead Redemption 2	72.3	73.8
DOOM Eternal	52.4	53.5
Warzone	81.7	83.4
Assassin's Creed	88.0	89.8
Valheim	87.0	88.7

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-8706G

52%

Core i7-7700

59%

To make a finishing decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-7700 is more energy efficient than the Core i7-8706G since it has less power consumption: 65W vs. 65W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, streaming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU turns on all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-8706G	Intel Core i7-7700
Cinbench 15 Single-core	174	186
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	809	901
Cinbench 20 Single-core	388	414
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	2002	2138
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1044	1115
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	4053	4329

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-8706G	Intel Core i7-7700
Single-Core	2544	2460
Multi-Core	8111	8664

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-8706G	Intel Core i7-7700
Single-Core	1030	1162
Multi-Core	4142	5965

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in the newest games. The savings are obvious! It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i7-8706G	Intel Core i7-7700
Announcement date	March 07, 2018	October 01, 2016
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	BGA2270	LGA1151
Core name	Kaby Lake G	Kaby Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	8	7
Turbo Frequency	4.1 MHz	4.2 MHz
Frequency	3.1 MHz	3.6 MHz
Cores	4	4
Threads	8	8
Bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	3170 millions	2460 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4-2400	DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Max. Memory	64 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	37.5 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-7700 is 13% better than Core i7-8706G in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-8706G is better: 5
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-7700 is better: 23
However, it should be understood that all the figures in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple quantitative comparison. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i7-8706G and Intel Core i7-7700 before making a choice which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i7-8706G - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-8706G specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-7700 specs and review.