AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs Intel Core i7-8700
36.5Single-core35.3
37.4Multi-core33.3
60.3Gamingspec-based37.9
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.8 to 35, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+4) and single-core (+1). Intel Core i7-8700 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 3600X
- Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 33
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Max turbo power | 128 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Bottom 27% | 1,500+1%Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200+13%Bottom 39% | 6,400Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290+5%Bottom 32% | 1,230Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700+15%Bottom 34% | 8,400Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 18,400+42%Bottom 32% | 13,000Bottom 21% |
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