AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs Intel Core i7-8700K
50.3Single-core37.3
47.7Multi-core34.7
61.6Gaming38.5
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 52 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+23) and Single-core (+13). 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 7 5700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 50 vs 37
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 35
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 39
- 167% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- Lower launch price: $299 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 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 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 | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+167% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000+28%Top 40% | 1,560Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,800+59%Top 36% | 6,800Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500+18%Top 44% | 1,270Top 63% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,000+52%Top 41% | 9,200Top 61% |
| PassMark | 26,700+92%Top 35% | 13,900Top 68% |
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