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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $1999
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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-8700T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-8700T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 602 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-8700T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700T
- Up to 82% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $298.95 vs $1675.0
- Up to 82% better value when playing Dead Space than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $1.98 vs $10.95 per FPS
- Consumes up to 88% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 35 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
- Performs up to 1% better in Dead Space than Core i7-8700T - 153 vs 151 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700T - 64 vs 12 threads
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-8700T
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
FPS
151
98%
Value, $/FPS
$1.98/FPS
100%
Price, $
$298.95
100%
Value Winner
Intel CM8068403358413 Core i7-8700T Prcsr Tray
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Updated 14150 minutes ago
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
153
100%
Value, $/FPS
$10.95/FPS
18%
Price, $
$1675
17%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
Buy for $1,675 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14150 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-8700T
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700T | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 32 |
| 12 | Threads | 64 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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