AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs Intel Core i7-8700K
36.9Single-core37.3
31.5Multi-core34.5
43Gamingspec-based38.5
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 3300X5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 3 3300X scores 36 against 36.4 for Intel Core i7-8700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-8700K edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 2 MB
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- Lower launch price: $120 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- Stronger multi-core score: 35 vs 32
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+33% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | — | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,560Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,800Bottom 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,270Bottom 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 9,200Bottom 29% |
| PassMark | 12,578Bottom 22% | 13,555+8%Bottom 26% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,669Bottom 28% | 2,713+2%Bottom 31% |
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