Core i7-8086K

Intel · Core i7 · 2018 · LGA1151

Overview

The Intel Core i7-8086K is a desktop processor with 6 cores, released in 2018 at an MSRP of $425. It is part of the Core i7 lineup, using the 8th Gen platform, and fits the LGA1151 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Coffee Lake" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 12 threads for improved parallelism. The Core i7-8086K has a base clock of 4 GHz and can boost up to 5 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Coffee Lake" silicon on a 14nm process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR4 memory. With a TDP of 95W, the Core i7-8086K sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by the UHD 630 solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 32KB/core of L1, 1.5MB of L2, and 12MB of L3 cache.

40th Anniversary Edition — limited release with a guaranteed 5.0 GHz single-core boost, Intel's first consumer CPU to reach that milestone. Same die as i7-8700K but cherry-picked for clock speed.

Specifications

BrandIntel
FamilyCore i7
Series8th Gen
ArchitectureCoffee Lake
TypeDesktop
Launch year2018
Cores6
Threads12
Base clock4 GHz
Boost clock5 GHz
L1 cache32KB/core
L2 cache1.5MB
L3 cache12MB
TDP95W
SocketLGA1151
Process14nm
Memory typeDDR4
Integrated graphicsUHD 630
ChipsetsZ370, H370, B360, H310
Launch MSRP$425
Part numberBX80684I78086K
OEM / tray part numberCM8068403358224

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