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Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-8700

3.2 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $200 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

3.7 GHz | 32-core

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $1,770 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8700

3.2 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $200 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

3.7 GHz | 32-core

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $1,770 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-8700 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-8700 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 693 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-8700.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700

  • Up to 89% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $200.0 vs $1770.0
  • Up to 88% better value when playing Battlefield IV than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $0.48 vs $4.15 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 77% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 65 vs 280 Watts

Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

  • Performs up to 1% better in Battlefield IV than Core i7-8700 - 426 vs 420 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700 - 64 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of Battlefield IV.
Battlefield IV

Battlefield IV

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018


FPS

420

98%

Value, $/FPS

$0.48/FPS

100%

Price, $

$200

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $200 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


FPS

426

100%

Value, $/FPS

$4.15/FPS

11%

Price, $

$1770

11%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $1,770 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018


Single-Core

1513

92%

Multi-Core

5905

42%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


Single-Core

1636

100%

Multi-Core

14008

100%

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo

Intel Core i7-8700

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Logo

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Jan 1st, 2018Release Date
Nov 25th, 2019
Core i7CollectionRyzen Threadripper
Coffee LakeCodenameCastle Peak
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket TRX4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
32
12Threads
64
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.5 GHz
65 W
TDP280 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i7-8700 or Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Battlefield IV, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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