The EPYC 9654 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 9654
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 192 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- Consumes up to 74% less energy – 95 vs 360 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the EPYC 9654 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
EPYC 9654 vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 9654
Nov 10th, 2022
Average FPS
195
100%
Min 1% FPS
129
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
97%
Min 1% FPS
126
98%
Price, $
$164.55
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.86/FPS
100%
EPYC 9654 vs Core i7-8700K 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 EPYC 9654 vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 9654 vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 9654
Nov 10th, 2022
Cores
96-core
100%
L3 Cache
384 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
65%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
79%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
6%
L3 Cache
12 MB
3%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 9654 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $11,805.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP5 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Not Available | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 360 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
96 | Cores | 6 |
192 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
384 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
