The Core i7-8700 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 4100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $62.71 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 3 4100 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 4100
- Up to 50% cheaper – $63.84 vs $126.55
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 3 4100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€126.55
50%
Value, €/FPS
€0.66/FPS
50%
Ryzen 3 4100
Apr 4th, 2022
Average FPS
188
99%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€63.84
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 3 4100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 3 4100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 3 4100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Ryzen 3 4100
Apr 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
87%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
| $303.00 | MSRP | $99.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Not Available |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
