The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$2455.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 64 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- Up to 89% cheaper – CA$295.00 vs CA$2750.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 66% less energy – 95 vs 280 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
Jul 14th, 2020
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$2750
10%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$14.39/FPS
11%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
99%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$295
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.55/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX vs Core i7-8700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
Jul 14th, 2020
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
1642
100%
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
14810
100%
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
Jul 14th, 2020
Cores
32-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
19%
L3 Cache
12 MB
9%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jul 14th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $2,749.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket WRX8 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Castle Peak | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 280 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
32 | Cores | 6 |
64 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
128 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
![SkyTech [GTX 1080TI] Legacy - VR Ready Gaming Computer PC Image](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/pc-builds/B07FLP924L.jpg)
