Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 7 3700X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (42 vs 42).
- Cores: Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i7-8700K 95 W, Ryzen 7 3700X 65 W; the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 46% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 7 3700X is 2 years newer (2019 vs 2017).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i7-8700K | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 42 | 42 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 8th Gen | AMD Ryzen 3000 |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |