Core i7-8700T vs Core i5-1345UE

Core i7-8700T

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2018

Core i5-1345UE

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8700T

6 / 12

10,213

0.0%

10,343

+1.3%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8700T

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

112%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

111%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

110%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

108%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

108%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

107%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

107%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

106%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

106%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

105%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

105%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

104%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

103%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

101%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

101%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

100%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

100%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

100%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

100%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

99%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

99%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

97%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

94%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

94%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

94%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

90%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

90%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

90%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1345UE

#638

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

885%

#639

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

872%

#640

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

801%

#641

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

797%

#642

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

790%

#644

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

763%

#645

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

731%

#646

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

730%

#647

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

710%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-1345UE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-8700T in both compute-intensive tasks (1.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-8700T	Core i5-1345UE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($196)	⚠️ Higher cost ($312)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i7-8700T offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $196 (vs $312), it costs 37% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 57% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-1345UE.

Insight	Core i7-8700T	Core i5-1345UE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+57%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($196)	⚠️ Higher cost ($312)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-8700T Benchmark Check

Core i5-1345UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8700T and Core i5-1345UE

Core i7-8700T

The Core i7-8700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,213 points. Launch price was $303.

Core i5-1345UE

The Core i5-1345UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,343 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-8700T packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-1345UE offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1345UE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-8700T versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1345UE — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i5-1345UE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Core i7-8700T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1345UE uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8700T scores 10,213 against the Core i5-1345UE's 10,343 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-1345UE. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-8700T	Core i5-1345UE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 12+67%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.6 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+71%	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark	10,213	10,343+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8700T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1345UE uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-8700T	Core i5-1345UE
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-8700T launched at $303 MSRP, while the Core i5-1345UE debuted at $312. At current prices ($196 vs $312), the Core i7-8700T is $116 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-8700T delivers 52.1 pts/$ vs 33.2 pts/$ for the Core i5-1345UE — making the Core i7-8700T the 44.5% better value option.