The Core i7-875K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $134.20 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-875K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
- Up to 86% cheaper – $22.57 vs $156.77
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-875K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-875K vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
168
100%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
Price, €
€156.77
14%
Value, €/FPS
€0.93/FPS
14%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
97%
Min 1% FPS
110
97%
Price, €
€22.57
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.13/FPS
100%
Core i7-875K vs Phenom X3 8650 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 i7-875K vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-875K vs Phenom X3 8650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
75%
L3 Cache
2 MB
25%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-875K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $353.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Lynnfield | Codename | Toliman |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 3 |
8 | Threads | 3 |
2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
