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Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 5 5600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-8700

3.2 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 116.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

Core i7-8700

3.2 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 116.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8700 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 1039 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-8700.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 14% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-8700 - 90 vs 79 FPS
  • Up to 8% cheaper than Core i7-8700 - $96.59 vs $105.16
  • Up to 20% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-8700 - $1.19 vs $1.48 per FPS
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Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018


FPS

79

88%

Value, €/FPS

€1.48/FPS

80%

Price, €

€116.73

91%

Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 116.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

90

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.19/FPS

100%

Price, €

€107.21

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018


Single-Core

1513

72%

Multi-Core

5905

68%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo

Core i7-8700

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Jan 1st, 2018Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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