Intel Core i7-8700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
The Intel Core i7-8700K leads on gaming, scoring 66.3 — about 5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X. For AI workloads the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. On today's street prices the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is the cheaper of the two: the Intel Core i7-8700K costs around 9% more. For bang for your buck, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the Intel Core i7-8700K is faster, but the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X gives more performance for the money.
| Core i7-8700KIntelLGA1151our pick | Ryzen 7 2700XAMDAM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 66.3 ★ | 63 |
| 3D Modelling | 32.5 | 36.1 ★ |
| AI | 21 | 24.9 ★ |
| VR | 66.3 ★ | 63 |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 102.9 | 106.7 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 50.5 | 61.2 ★ |
| AI | 32.6 | 42.2 ★ |
| VR | 102.9 | 106.7 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 88.4 ★ | 75.7 |
| Cores | 6 | 8 ★ |
| Threads | 12 | 16 ★ |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz ★ | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB ★ |
| Gaming Index | 65 ★ | 62 |
| Cinebench MT | 9800 | 10800 ★ |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 95 W ★ | 105 W |
| RRP | £284 | £260 ★ |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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