The Ryzen 7 3800X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's CA$37.16 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 3800X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- Up to 10% cheaper – CA$332.84 vs CA$370.00
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 10% less energy – 95 vs 105 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Ryzen 7 3800X vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 7 3800X
Jul 7th, 2019
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$370
89%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.92/FPS
91%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
99%
Min 1% FPS
126
99%
Price, CA$
CA$332.84
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.75/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 3800X vs Core i7-8700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen 7 3800X vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 7 3800X vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 7 3800X
Jul 7th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 7 3800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jul 7th, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $399.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Matisse | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 105 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
32 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
