AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core i7-8700K
56.3Single-core37.3
44.9Multi-core34.7
87.5Gamingspec-based38.5
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 59 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+19) and multi-core (+10). Intel Core i7-8700K 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 7500X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 37
- Stronger multi-core score: 45 vs 35
- 700% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 12 MB
- 300% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+700% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,560Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,800Bottom 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639+29%Top 49% | 1,270Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969+41%Bottom 48% | 9,200Bottom 32% |
| PassMark | 24,973+80%Bottom 46% | 13,900Bottom 23% |
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