Core i5-8600K vs Ryzen 3 3300X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (38 vs 38).
- Cores: Core i5-8600K has 6 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-8600K 95 W, Ryzen 3 3300X 65 W; the Ryzen 3 3300X delivers 46% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 3 3300X is 3 years newer (2020 vs 2017).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-8600K | Ryzen 3 3300X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 38 | 38 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 8th Gen | AMD Ryzen 3000 |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |