AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i5-8600K
36.2Single-core34.5
42.3Multi-core30
60.3Gamingspec-based29.1
18 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 45 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+12) and single-core (+2). 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 3700X
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 30
- 256% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 9 MB
- 167% higher threads: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 114% higher PassMark: 22,700 vs 10,600
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600K
- Lower launch price: $257 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+167% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+2% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+167% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+256% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500+1%Bottom 29% | 1,480Bottom 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400+56%Bottom 42% | 5,400Bottom 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270+5%Bottom 29% | 1,210Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100+78%Bottom 46% | 6,800Bottom 22% |
| PassMark | 22,700+114%Bottom 41% | 10,600Bottom 16% |
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