Amd ryzen 7 2700x vs core i7 8700: Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.20GHz vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X [cpubenchmark.net] by PassMark Software

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i7-8700

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and Intel Core i7-8700 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Security & Reliability.
Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark — Single thread mark, PassMark — CPU mark, Geekbench 4 — Single Core, Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike — Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 — Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 — Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 — T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 — Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4. 0 — Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 — T-Rex (Fps).

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

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Intel Core i7-8700

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Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 3 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 6
4 more threads: 16 vs 12
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 12 nm FinFET vs 14 nm
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 35% better performance in PassMark — CPU mark: 17603 vs 13001
Around 19% better performance in Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core: 7046 vs 5903
Around 15% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike — Physics Score: 8230 vs 7135
12. 5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Face Detection (mPixels/s): 28.998 vs 2.323
Around 24% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 14.816 vs 11.951

Launch date	19 April 2018 vs 5 January 2017
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	8 vs 6
Number of threads	16 vs 12
Manufacturing process technology	12 nm FinFET vs 14 nm
L1 cache	768 KB vs 384 KB
L2 cache	4 MB vs 1. 5 MB
L3 cache	16 MB vs 12288 KB
PassMark — CPU mark	17603 vs 13001
Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core	7046 vs 5903
3DMark Fire Strike — Physics Score	8230 vs 7135
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Face Detection (mPixels/s)	28.998 vs 2.323
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	14.816 vs 11.951

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-8700

Around 7% higher clock speed: 4.60 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
Around 18% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 85°C
Around 62% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 105 Watt
Around 9% better performance in PassMark — Single thread mark: 2654 vs 2427
Around 11% better performance in Geekbench 4 — Single Core: 1173 vs 1057
Around 37% better performance in CompuBench 1. 5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 84.295 vs 61.632
4.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.14 vs 0.257
Around 24% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Video Composition (Frames/s): 4.787 vs 3.876

Maximum frequency	4.60 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
Maximum core temperature	100°C vs 85°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 105 Watt
PassMark — Single thread mark	2654 vs 2427
Geekbench 4 — Single Core	1173 vs 1057
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	84. 295 vs 61.632
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex (Frames/s)	1.14 vs 0.257
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Video Composition (Frames/s)	4.787 vs 3.876

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-8700

PassMark — Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

PassMark — CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

Geekbench 4 — Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

3DMark Fire Strike — Physics Score

CPU 1

CPU 2

CompuBench 1.

5 Desktop — Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

28.998

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

61.632

84.295

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

CompuBench 1.

5 Desktop — Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

14.816

11.951

Name	AMD Ryzen 7 2700X	Intel Core i7-8700
PassMark — Single thread mark	2427	2654
PassMark — CPU mark	17603	13001
Geekbench 4 — Single Core	1057	1173
Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core	7046	5903
3DMark Fire Strike — Physics Score	8230	7135
CompuBench 1. 5 Desktop — Face Detection (mPixels/s)	28.998	2.323
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	61.632	84.295
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.257	1.14
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Video Composition (Frames/s)	3.876	4.787
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	14.816	11.951
GFXBench 4.0 — Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)		2171
GFXBench 4. 0 — Manhattan (Frames)		4740
GFXBench 4.0 — T-Rex (Frames)		7902
GFXBench 4.0 — Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)		2171
GFXBench 4.0 — Manhattan (Fps)		4740
GFXBench 4.0 — T-Rex (Fps)		7902

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen 7 2700X	Intel Core i7-8700
Architecture codename	Zen+	Coffee Lake
Family	AMD Ryzen Processors
Launch date	19 April 2018	5 January 2017
Launch price (MSRP)	$329	$312
OPN PIB	YD270XBGAFBOX
OS Support	Windows 10 — 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
Place in performance rating	800	488
Price now	$309. 89	$439.98
Series	AMD Ryzen 7 Desktop Processors	8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Value for money (0-100)	16.13	10.15
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Processor Number		i7-8700
Status		Launched
64 bit support
Base frequency	3. 7 GHz	3.20 GHz
Die size	209.78 mm
L1 cache	768 KB	384 KB
L2 cache	4 MB	1.5 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	12288 KB
Manufacturing process technology	12 nm FinFET	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	85°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	4. 3 GHz	4.60 GHz
Number of cores	8	6
Number of threads	16	12
Transistor count	4940 Million
Unlocked
Bus Speed		8 GT/s DMI3
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		72 °C
Max memory channels	2	2
Supported memory frequency	2933 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR4	DDR4-2666
Maximum memory bandwidth		41. 6 GB/s
Maximum memory size		128 GB
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	AM4	FCLGA1151
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	105 Watt	65 Watt
Thermal Solution	Wraith Prism with RGB LED	PCG 2015C (65W)
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size		37. 5mm x 37.5mm
PCI Express revision	3.0 x16	3.0
Max number of PCIe lanes		16
PCIe configurations		Up to 1×16, 2×8, 1×8+2×4
Scalability		1S Only
AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium
AMD SenseMI
AMD StoreMI technology
Intel® AES New Instructions
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions		Intel® SSE4. 1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Device ID		0x3E92
Graphics base frequency		350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency		1. 20 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory		64 GB
Processor graphics		Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Number of displays supported		3
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort		[email protected]
Max resolution over eDP		[email protected]
Max resolution over HDMI 1. 4		[email protected]
DirectX		12
OpenGL		4.5
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs.

Intel Core i7-8700K

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X operates with 8 cores and 16 CPU threads. It run at 4.30 GHz base 3.85 GHz all cores while the TDP is set at 105 W.The processor is attached to the AM4 CPU socket. This version includes 16.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR4-2933 RAM and features 3.0 PCIe Gen 20 lanes. Tjunction keeps below 95 °C degrees C. In particular, Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture is enhanced with 12 nm technology and supports AMD-V, SVM. The product was launched on Q2/2018

Intel Core i7-8700K

The Intel Core i7-8700K operates with 6 cores and 16 CPU threads. It run at 4.70 GHz base 4.30 GHz all cores while the TDP is set at 95 W.The processor is attached to the LGA 1151-2 CPU socket. This version includes 12.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR4-2666 RAM and features 3.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below — degrees C. In particular, Coffee Lake S Architecture is enhanced with 14 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d. The product was launched on Q4/2017

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Intel Core i7-8700K

Compare Detail

3.70 GHz	Frequency	3.70 GHz
8	Cores	6
4.30 GHz	Turbo (1 Core)	4.70 GHz
3.85 GHz	Turbo (All Cores)	4.30 GHz
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
Yes	Overclocking	Yes
normal	Core Architecture	normal
no iGPU	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630
No turbo	GPU (Turbo)	1.20 GHz
12 nm	Technology	14 nm
No turbo	GPU (Turbo)	1.20 GHz
	DirectX Version	12
	Max. displays	3
DDR4-2933	Memory	DDR4-2666
2	Memory channels	2
	Max memory
Yes	ECC	No
—	L2 Cache	—
16. 00 MB	L3 Cache	12.00 MB
3.0	PCIe version	3.0
20	PCIe lanes	16
12 nm	Technology	14 nm
AM4	Socket	LGA 1151-2
105 W	TDP	95 W
AMD-V, SVM	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2018	Release date	Q4/2017
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn’t count.

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn’t count.

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn’t count.

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11. 5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn’t count.

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.

iGPU — FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 3 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn’t count.

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 3 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Cinebench 11.5 is based on the Cinema 4D Suite, a software that is popular to generate forms and other stuff in 3D. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn’t count.

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Cinebench 11.5 is based on the Cinema 4D Suite, a software that is popular to generate forms and other stuff in 3D. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (iGPU, OpenGL)

Cinebench 11.5 is based on the Cinema 4D Suite, a software that is popular to generate forms and other stuff in 3D. The iGPU test uses the CPU internal graphic unit to execute OpenGL commands.

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-Comparison. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-Comparison’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.

Monero Hashrate kH/s

The crypto currency Monero has been using the RandomX algorithm since November 2019. This PoW (proof of work) algorithm can only efficiently be calculated using a processor (CPU) or a graphics card (GPU). The CryptoNight algorithm was used for Monero until November 2019, but it could be calculated using ASICs. RandomX benefits from a high number of CPU cores, cache and a fast connection of the memory via as many memory channels as possible

Electric Usage Estimate

Average hours of use per day

Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)

Power cost, dollar per kWh

Electric Usage Estimate

Average hours of use per day

Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)

Power cost, dollar per kWh

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X		Intel Core i7-8700K
105 W	Max TDP	95 W
NA	Power consumption per day (kWh)	NA
NA	Running cost per day	NA
NA	Power consumption per year (kWh)	NA
NA	Running cost per year	NA

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AMD’s R7 2700X vs.

Intel’s i7-8700K

It’s time for a big ol’ showdown as the shiny new flagship CPU of the Ryzen platform, the Ryzen 7 2700X, goes head-to-head with Intel’s high-end 8th-generation offering, the i7-8700K. We’ve got some big heavy hitters here, so let’s get into it!

Cores… cores everywhere

I want you to think back to just Q1 of 2017. Intel had been riding almost a 10-year high being the performance king, with everything from the i5-2500K up to the newly releasing (at the time) i7-7700K being hailed as the king of processors for gamers, content creators, and—well, just about anything else you could think you’d use a PC for.

However, the rumblings were there that, although the 7th generation was an improvement, it wasn’t as much as users were expecting. So much so that many 5th-, 6th-, and even 4th-gen owners were debating if it’s even worth upgrading. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, AMD blasts its way back into the mainstream with the release of the first-generation Ryzen lineup, mixing up the market and throwing Intel for a loop.

Intel themselves will always say the 8th generation would have come with more cores, yet there were rumours that this would not have been the case, were it not for the high core/thread count available at far lower costs from AMD.

So here we are, 5 months into 2018, just off the back of the 2nd-generation Ryzen launch, and we’re at it again with the most important of questions: who’s better, AMD or Intel? To start to answer it this time around, let’s take a look at the specifications.

	Ryzen 7 2700X	i7-8700K
Cores/Threads	8/16	6/12
Base Clock	3.7GHz	3.7GHz
Boost Clock	4.3GHz	4.7GHz
L3 Cache	16MB	12MB
TDP	105W	95W
Cooler	AMD Wraith Prism with RGB LED	None

Look at all those cores! The 2nd-generation R7 comes with 8-cores/16-threads again, while the 8th-gen i7-8700K comes with 6-cores/12-threads! On paper, this is shaping up to be a monstrous battle, so let’s get into it!

Core/Thread Performance

Here’s the bottom line: it is insanely close across a lot of different measures.

In games, despite the fewer cores, the i7-8700K just (by no more than 10fps across titles) pulls ahead of the R7 2700X. However, your resolution plays a part in this, as you’ll find most of that gain at 1080p. When you jump to 1440p (a common choice for many i7 and R7 users), that gap closes even tighter—and finally at 4K, you’re getting a small enough difference where you can mark it down as test variation and instead getting GPU load issues.

An example from Tech Deals is shown below, yet you can also see these benchmarks yourself from Testing Games channel here.

Example Far Cry 5 benchmark, from Tech Deals review of Ryzen 7 2700X vs i7-8700K.

When it comes to productivity tasks (streaming, content creation, animation), the Ryzen 7 2700X starts to run away with it. The extra 2-cores/4-threads, as well as the improved clock speed, really show up well for AMD here, even on software like Premiere Pro which traditionally preferred outright single-core performance.

Standard clock performance for Ryzen 7 and i7 CPUs

This is where we have to resort to overclocking to really see the difference. Although the Ryzen 7 2700X comes with a boost clock of 4.3GHz, you can’t really get that super stable across all cores when overclocking to it (without a serious bit of cooling). This does still allow for a nice uptick in performance for gaming and productivity; however, Intel does have an ace up its sleeve here. Like many who overclock, taking the standard boost of 4.7GHz is only the beginning, with most overclockers setting their own CPUs to anywhere from 4.8GHz – 5GHz. When you do that, for gaming and productivity, the i7-8700K comes back into competition.

Winner:

For gaming, the victor is still Intel’s i7-8700K here. For productivity at standard clocks, it goes to AMD’s new R7 2700X (yet can go back to Intel once overclocked, depending on the software).

Value For Money

At $330 for the Ryzen 7 2700X and $347 for the i7-8700K, it is no real surprise people are going back and forth over which is best to buy. However, if you’re just going to be using out-of-the-box clock speeds, then you’re not going to need a great big aftermarket cooler, which means you can use the Wraith Prism cooler included with the Ryzen CPU. With no cooling solution coming from Intel for its unlocked processors, your only option is aftermarket, which does add to the cost if you’re only using the stock speeds.

However, if you’re spending this sort of money onto these CPUs, then it’s likely that you’re intending on doing at least some conservative overclocking to get the best possible performance out of these flagship products. And if that’s the case, then you are likely to need a powerful aftermarket CPU Cooler for either CPU.

Winner:

AMD’s R7 2700X wins this one out-of-the-box for its slightly lower price and its included cooler (yet if you’re keen to overclock, and are still only interested in gaming, the pendulum once again swings back to Intel’s i7-8700K for overall value).

Summary

If you can’t tell from the above points, this is super close to call. Everything about these processors puts them very close together across multiple tasks. If anything, Intel only just (very just) comes out a little ahead overall due to its larger overclocking capability. Yet the outright core/thread advantage and the lower cost from AMD are bonuses (but only really when you have a specific application in mind to take advantage of them).

Yet what do you think about the ongoing CPU wars? Are you an Intel fan or an AMD fan, and have you built with any of these new CPUs recently? Let us know!

Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 7 2700X

Core i7-8700 vs Ryzen 7 2700X — Th200

Contents

Introduction
Features
Tests
Key differences
Conclusion
Comments

Processor

Introduction

We compared two processors: Intel Core i7-8700 vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X. On this page, you will learn about the key differences between them, as well as which one is the best in terms of features and performance.

Intel Core i7-8700 is a Core i7 (Coffee Lake) generation desktop processor released Jan 1st, 2018. It has 6 cores and 12 threads. Operates at a frequency of 3200 MHz and consumes up to 65 watts.

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is a Ryzen 7 generation desktop processor (Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)) released on Apr 19th, 2018. It has 8 cores and 16 threads. Operates at a frequency of 3700 MHz and consumes up to 105 watts.

Features

Generation

Core i7 (Coffee Lake)

Ryzen 7 (Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge))

Output date

Jan 1st, 2018

APR 19TH, 2018

Heating

65 W 9000 W.

turbo frequency

4600 MHz

4350 MHz

Nuclei

Streams

cache L1

64K (Per Core)

96K (Per Core)

Cache L2

256K (Per Core)

512K (Per Core)

Building graphics

N/A

Memory Support

DDR4-2666 MHZ DUAL-MHANNEL

DDR4 DUAL-DUAL- DUAL- channel

ECC memory

N/A

PCI-Express

Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only)

Instructions

AES-NI, AVX, AVX2, BOST , F16C, FMA3, HTT, Intel 64, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4. 2, SSSE3, TSX, TXT, VT-d, VT-x, XD bit

AES, AMD-V, AMD64, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, EVP, F16C, FMA3, MMX, Precision Boost 2, SHA, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4. 2, SSE4A, SSSE3, XFR 2

Benchmarks

3DMark Physics

3DMark is a benchmarking tool designed and developed by UL to measure the performance of computer hardware. Upon completion, the program gives a score, where a higher value indicates better performance.

Intel Core i7-8700

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
+16%

Blender bmw27

Blender is the most popular program for creating 3D content. It has its own test, which is widely used to determine the rendering speed of processors and video cards. We chose the bmw27 scene. The result of the test is the time taken to render the given scene.

Intel Core i7-8700

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
+34%

Geekbench 5 Multi-thread

GeekBench is a cross-platform benchmarking utility that runs a series of benchmarks that simulate real-life tasks. There are two versions of the program. This is a multi-threaded version, i.e. all cores are used, making it suitable for evaluating server performance.

Intel Core i7-8700

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
+18%

Geekbench 5 Single-thread

GeekBench is a cross-platform benchmarking utility that runs a series of benchmarks that simulate real-life tasks. There are two versions of the program. This is a single threaded version. Most applications (MS Word, web browsers, games) rarely use more than one thread at a time, making it suitable for performance evaluation in everyday tasks.

Intel Core i7-8700
+12%

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Key differences

Why is Intel Core i7-8700 better than AMD Ryzen 7 2700X?

Consumes 39% less power — 65W vs 105W

Has 6% faster Turbo Boost — 4600MHz vs 4350MHz

Why is AMD Ryzen 7 2700X better than Intel Core i7-8700?

Newer — 3 months late release

More modern manufacturing process — 12 nm vs. 14 nm

Has a 16% higher frequency — 3700 MHz vs. 3200 MHz

Has 2 more cores — 8 vs. 6

Has 4 more threads — 16 vs. 12

Conclusion

The Core i7-8700 delivers 3% better performance, uses up to 39% less energy and has 500 MHz lower frequency. According to our research, the Core i7-8700 3990X is more powerful than the Ryzen 7 2700X. Even though the Core i7-8700 is the winner in this comparison, it’s worth paying attention to the Core i7-8700 vs. Core i7-8700K comparison. The Core i7-8700K is the same generation processor but more powerful. 9Ol000

Intel Core i7-8700 vs. AMD Ryzen 7 2700X