Intel Core i7-8700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X leads on gaming, scoring 72.1 — about 9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K. For AI workloads the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. On today's street prices the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is the cheaper of the two: the Intel Core i7-8700K costs around 9% more. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins outright: faster and better value.
| Core i7-8700KIntelLGA1151 | Ryzen 7 3700XAMDAM4our pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 66.3 | 72.1 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 32.5 | 38 ★ |
| AI | 21 | 26.2 ★ |
| VR | 66.3 | 72.1 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 102.9 | 122.1 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 50.5 | 64.4 ★ |
| AI | 32.6 | 44.4 ★ |
| VR | 102.9 | 122.1 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 88.4 ★ | 85.9 |
| Cores | 6 | 8 ★ |
| Threads | 12 | 16 ★ |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz ★ | 4.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 32 MB ★ |
| Gaming Index | 65 | 72 ★ |
| Cinebench MT | 9800 | 11800 ★ |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 95 W | 65 W ★ |
| RRP | $359 | $329 ★ |
★ 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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