The Core i7-8700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 1400, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $62.85 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 1400 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 1400
- Up to 42% cheaper – $85.59 vs $148.44
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 5 1400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€148.44
57%
Value, €/FPS
€0.78/FPS
62%
Ryzen 5 1400
Apr 11th, 2017
Average FPS
177
93%
Min 1% FPS
118
94%
Price, €
€85.59
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.48/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 5 1400 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 i7-8700K vs Ryzen 5 1400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 5 1400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 1400
Apr 11th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
72%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| $359.00 | MSRP | $169.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
