AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core i7-8700K
43Single-core37.3
46Multi-core34.7
85Gaming38.5
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 54.9 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+47) and Multi-core (+11). 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 5700X3D
- Stronger Single-core score: 43 vs 37
- Stronger Multi-core score: 46 vs 35
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 39
- 700% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 12 MB
- 167% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- 23% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3 GHz
- 15% higher Boost clock: 4.7 GHz vs 4.1 GHz
- 10% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 105 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 95 W+10% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz+15% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+167% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+700% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | 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 5700X3D | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,780+14%Top 48% | 1,560Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900+46%Top 40% | 6,800Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,350+6%Top 51% | 1,270Top 63% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,100+42%Top 42% | 9,200Top 61% |
| PassMark | 26,300+89%Top 36% | 13,900Top 68% |
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