The Core i7-8700K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 3400G, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $58.39 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 3400G
- Up to 39% cheaper – $89.85 vs $148.24
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 5 3400G 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, €
€148.24
60%
Value, €/FPS
€0.78/FPS
63%
Ryzen 5 3400G
Jul 7th, 2019
Average FPS
180
95%
Min 1% FPS
120
95%
Price, €
€89.85
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.49/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 5 3400G in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 5 3400G in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 5 3400G 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
91%
Ryzen 5 3400G
Jul 7th, 2019
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
| $359.00 | MSRP | $149.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Picasso |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon RX Vega 11 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
