The Core i7-8700 is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2400G and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $20.05 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2400G
- Up to 14% cheaper – $125.00 vs $145.05
Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 5 2400G 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, $
$145.05
86%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
92%
Ryzen 5 2400G
Feb 12th, 2018
Average FPS
178
94%
Min 1% FPS
119
95%
Price, $
$125
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 5 2400G 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 5 2400G in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 5 2400G 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
89%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Ryzen 5 2400G
Feb 12th, 2018
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
85%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2400G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 12th, 2018 |
| $303.00 | MSRP | $169.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Raven Ridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon RX Vega 11 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
