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Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 7 5800X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9434 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, bis zu 4.7GHz

Buy for 165 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9434 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9434 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, bis zu 4.7GHz

Buy for 165 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9434 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 5800X is 1127 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-8700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 95 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 13% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-8700K - 658 vs 580 FPS
  • Up to 49% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - €165.0 vs €321.4
  • Up to 55% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-8700K - €0.25 vs €0.55 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700K - 16 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

580

88%

Value, €/FPS

€0.55/FPS

45%

Price, €

€321.4

51%

Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9434 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

658

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.25/FPS

100%

Price, €

€165

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, bis zu 4.7GHz

Buy for 165 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9434 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

72%

Multi-Core

6443

62%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

Oct 5th, 2017Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.7 GHz
95 W
TDP105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 7 5800X

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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