The Intel Core i7-8700K is a high-performance processor released in 2017, part of the Coffee Lake family. It features six cores and twelve threads, allowing for efficient multitasking and improved performance in demanding applications like gaming and content creation. With a base clock speed of 3.7 GHz and the ability to boost up to 4.7 GHz, it delivers strong performance for both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. This processor is built on a 14nm process technology and supports DDR4 memory, enhancing its speed and efficiency. The i7-8700K is also unlocked, meaning users can overclock it for even greater performance, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts and gamers.