Games you can play with a Intel Core i7-8700K

performance score 140Coffee Lake

The Intel Core i7-8700K is a Coffee Lake previous-generation processor. Across 10,550 games whose CPU or GPU requirements we could pin to real parts, here is where it lands - grouped by how comfortably it clears each game's stated CPU target.

7,962

Runs easily

1,166

Meets recommended requirements

986

Meets minimum requirements

436

Below minimum

Runs easily

7,962 games

Well above the recommended CPU - expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom.

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Meets recommended requirements

1,166 games

Meets or beats the recommended CPU - the intended experience at 1080p.

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Meets minimum requirements

986 games

Clears the minimum CPU but not the recommended one - playable with reduced settings.

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Below minimum

436 games

Below the stated minimum CPU - likely to struggle even at low settings.

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FAQ

How many games can a Intel Core i7-8700K run?
Of 10,550 games with usable CPU requirements, 10114 run on a Intel Core i7-8700K (9128 at their recommended settings), and 436 fall below the minimum.
Is the Intel Core i7-8700K still good enough for modern games?
For most titles, yes - it meets the recommended CPU spec more often than not.

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