AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-8600K
28.4Single-core34.5
37.2Multi-core30
43Gaming29.1
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 36 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+14) and Multi-core (+7). Intel Core i5-8600K 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 7 2700X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 37 vs 30
- Stronger gaming score: 43 vs 29
- 167% higher threads: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 78% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 9 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 35 vs 28
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,480 vs 1,255
- 10% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $257 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 95 W+10% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+167% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+167% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+78% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Top 80% | 1,480+18%Top 69% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+22%Top 63% | 5,400Top 71% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Top 77% | 1,210+8%Top 71% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500+54%Top 54% | 6,800Top 73% |
| PassMark | 17,600+66%Top 57% | 10,600Top 77% |
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