AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs Intel Core i7-8700
29.4Single-core35.3
33.2Multi-core33.1
42.4Gamingspec-based37.9
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 2600X3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X scores 34.3 against 35 for Intel Core i7-8700. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-8700 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
- 14% lower process: 12 nm vs 14 nm
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- Stronger single-core score: 35 vs 29
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- 10% higher Boost clock: 4.6 GHz vs 4.2 GHz
- 10% higher PassMark (single thread): 2,624 vs 2,377
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | — | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,500Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,400Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,230Bottom 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 8,400Bottom 25% |
| PassMark | 13,860+9%Bottom 27% | 12,734Bottom 23% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,377Bottom 15% | 2,624+10%Bottom 25% |
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