The EPYC 9684X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 9684X
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Core i7-8700K – 192 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- Consumes up to 76% less energy than the EPYC 9684X – 95 vs 400 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the EPYC 9684X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
EPYC 9684X vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 9684X
Jun 13th, 2023
Average FPS
200
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
95%
Min 1% FPS
126
95%
Price, £
£176.66
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.93/FPS
100%
EPYC 9684X vs Core i7-8700K 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 EPYC 9684X vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 9684X vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 9684X
Jun 13th, 2023
Cores
96-core
100%
L3 Cache
1152 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.55 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
79%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
6%
L3 Cache
12 MB
1%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 9684X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 13th, 2023 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $14,756.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP5 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Not Available | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 400 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
96 | Cores | 6 |
192 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
1152 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
