The Core i7-8700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-8700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
The Core i7-8700 is better in every way
Core i7-8700 vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, £
£155.59
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.82/FPS
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
86%
Min 1% FPS
110
88%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-8700 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 i7-8700 vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700 vs Phenom X3 8650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
50%
L3 Cache
2 MB
17%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $303.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Toliman |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 3 |
12 | Threads | 3 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | No |
