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Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 7 5700X

Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 7 5700X: 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 7 5700X

3.4 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 133.33 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 7 5700X

3.4 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 133.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-8700 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-8700 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 5700X is 1554 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-8700.

Advantages of Core i7-8700

  • Up to 12% cheaper than Ryzen 7 5700X - $105.16 vs $120.12
  • Up to 7% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Ryzen 7 5700X - $0.69 vs $0.74 per FPS

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5700X

  • Performs up to 6% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-8700 - 179 vs 169 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700 - 16 vs 12 threads
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018


FPS

169

94%

Value, €/FPS

€0.69/FPS

100%

Price, €

€116.73

100%

Value Winner

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 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

179

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.74/FPS

93%

Price, €

€133.33

87%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 133.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018


Single-Core

1513

71%

Multi-Core

5905

61%

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2121

100%

Multi-Core

9729

100%

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo

Core i7-8700

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo

Ryzen 7 5700X

Jan 1st, 2018Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
34.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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