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Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 5 3600X

Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 5 3600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for $186 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 20 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for $210 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 19 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 $186 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 20 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for $210 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 19 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 3600X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-8700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-8700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 3600X is 640 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-8700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Up to 11% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600X - $186.0 vs $210.0
  • Up to 11% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Ryzen 5 3600X - $0.92 vs $1.03 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

  • Performs up to 0% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-8700K - 204 vs 203 FPS
This is a free version of HITMAN 3.
HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

203

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.92/FPS

100%

Price, $

$186

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for $186 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 20 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

204

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.03/FPS

89%

Price, $

$210

88%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for $210 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 19 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

96%

Multi-Core

6443

92%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1642

100%

Multi-Core

7000

100%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Oct 5th, 2017Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
95 WTDP95 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600X

HITMAN 3, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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