CPU
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Core i7-8700T
Ryzen Z2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8700T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Z2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-8700T | Ryzen Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($196) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-8700T | Ryzen Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($196) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8700T and Ryzen Z2
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.
Ryzen Z2
The Ryzen Z2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 10,106 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-8700T packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Z2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Z2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-8700T versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z2 — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z2 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-8700T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Z2 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8700T scores 10,213 against the Ryzen Z2's 10,106 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-8700T. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-8700T vs 16 MB on the Ryzen Z2.
| Feature | Core i7-8700T | Ryzen Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.3 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 8 MB+3100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 10,213+1% | 10,106 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-8700T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Z2 uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-8700T | Ryzen Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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