AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs Intel Core i7-8700
23.2Single-core35.3
31.6Multi-core33.3
40.5Gamingspec-based37.9
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 26005 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-8700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 35 to 31.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+12) and multi-core (+2). AMD Ryzen 5 2600 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
- 14% lower process: 12 nm vs 14 nm
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- Stronger single-core score: 35 vs 23
- 32% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,500 vs 1,140
- 26% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,230 vs 980
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,400 vs 5,300
- 18% higher Boost clock: 4.6 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,140Bottom 10% | 1,500+32%Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Bottom 25% | 6,400+21%Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Bottom 9% | 1,230+26%Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 7,400Bottom 24% | 8,400+14%Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 13,400+3%Bottom 22% | 13,000Bottom 21% |
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