The Core i7-8700 is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 3300X and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's $4.06 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 3300X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 3% cheaper – $140.99 vs $145.05
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 3 3300X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
189
98%
Min 1% FPS
125
98%
Price, $
$145.05
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
96%
Ryzen 3 3300X
Apr 24th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, $
$140.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.73/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 3 3300X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 3 3300X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 3 3300X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Ryzen 3 3300X
Apr 24th, 2020
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
93%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 3300X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 24th, 2020 |
| $303.00 | MSRP | $120.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
