Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 5 3600X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (40 vs 41).
- Cores: both have 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i7-8700 65 W, Ryzen 5 3600X 95 W; the Core i7-8700 delivers 43% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 3600X is 2 years newer (2019 vs 2017).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i7-8700 | Ryzen 5 3600X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 40 | 41 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 8th Gen | AMD Ryzen 3000 |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |