The Core i7-7700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $144.75 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 91 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
- Up to 85% cheaper – $25.05 vs $169.80
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i7-7700K vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
$169.8
14%
Value, $/FPS
$0.89/FPS
17%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
86%
Min 1% FPS
110
87%
Price, $
$25.05
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.15/FPS
100%
Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7700K vs Phenom X3 8650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
75%
L3 Cache
2 MB
25%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
55%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Toliman |
91 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 3 |
8 | Threads | 3 |
4.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
