Valorant
1440p@240Hz·17:48 played
PD·13h ago
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32 GB
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Core i7-8665U vs Ryzen 5 3500X
The Core i7-8665U is slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen 5 3500X33% Score
- Up to 19% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year newer
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 3500X has a 89% higher base clock.
Intel BGA 1528
Sockethelp
AM4Whiskey Lake-U
Codenamehelp
MatisseMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 620
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2400 MHz (DDR3), 2400 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-8665U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 10% faster than the Core i7-8665U on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Core i7-8665U?expand_more
10% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-8665U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-8665U and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-8665U scores 30/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-8665U or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-8665U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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