The Core i7-8700 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 1300X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $74.96 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 3 1300X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 1300X
- Up to 53% cheaper – $65.23 vs $140.19
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 3 1300X 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, $
$140.19
46%
Value, $/FPS
$0.74/FPS
49%
Ryzen 3 1300X
Jul 27th, 2017
Average FPS
180
95%
Min 1% FPS
120
96%
Price, $
$65.23
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 3 1300X 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 Ryzen 3 1300X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 3 1300X 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
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Ryzen 3 1300X
Jul 27th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
80%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 27th, 2017 |
| $303.00 | MSRP | $129.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
