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Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 3 3300X

Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 3 3300X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $208 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4689 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

3.8 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Logo
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $150 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4689 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $208 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4689 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

3.8 GHz | 4-core

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AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $150 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4689 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 3 3300X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 3 3300X is 932 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-8700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 3 3300X - 12 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 3300X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

  • Performs up to 1% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-8700K - 124 vs 123 FPS
  • Up to 28% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - $150.0 vs $208.0
  • Up to 28% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i7-8700K - $1.21 vs $1.69 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of Elden Ring.
Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

123

99%

Value, $/FPS

$1.69/FPS

71%

Price, $

$208

72%

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $208 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4689 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Logo
Ryzen 3 3300X

Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020


FPS

124

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.21/FPS

100%

Price, $

$150

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $150 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4689 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Logo
Ryzen 3 3300X

Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

94%

Multi-Core

6443

100%

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Logo
Ryzen 3 3300X

Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020


Single-Core

1670

100%

Multi-Core

5793

89%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

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AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Logo

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

Oct 5th, 2017Release Date
Apr 24th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 3
Coffee LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 3 3300X

Elden Ring, 1920 x 1080, Maximum

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