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Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X: 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 $198 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3.8 GHz | 24-core

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $1,300 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

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 $198 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3.8 GHz | 24-core

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $1,300 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 Threadripper 3960X is 781 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-8700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Up to 85% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $198.0 vs $1300.0
  • Up to 85% better value when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $0.96 vs $6.22 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 66% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 95 vs 280 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

  • Performs up to 1% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-8700K - 209 vs 207 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700K - 48 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

207

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.96/FPS

100%

Price, $

$198

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for $198 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


FPS

209

100%

Value, $/FPS

$6.22/FPS

15%

Price, $

$1300

15%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $1,300 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

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Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

94%

Multi-Core

6443

48%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


Single-Core

1667

100%

Multi-Core

13317

100%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Oct 5th, 2017Release Date
Nov 25th, 2019
Core i7CollectionRyzen Threadripper
Coffee LakeCodenameCastle Peak
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket TRX4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
24
12Threads
48
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.5 GHz
95 W
TDP280 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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