AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs Intel Core i7-8700: What is the difference?
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49points
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€241
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61 facts in comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Intel Core i7-8700
Why is AMD Ryzen 5 3600X better than Intel Core i7-8700?
- 18.75% faster CPU speed?
6 x 3.8GHzvs6 x 3.2GHz - 534MHz higher ram speed?
3200MHzvs2666MHz - 7nm smaller semiconductor size?
7nmvs14nm - 1.5MB bigger L2 cache?
3MBvs1.5MB - 40.85% higher PassMark result?
18260vs12964 - 20MB bigger L3 cache?
32MBvs12MB - 1 newer version of PCI Express (PCIe)?
4vs3 - Has an unlocked multiplier?
Why is Intel Core i7-8700 better than AMD Ryzen 5 3600X?
- 5°C higher maximum operating temperature?
100°Cvs95°C - 30W lower TDP?
65Wvs95W - Has integrated graphics?
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Price comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Buy used:
€80
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600x 4,4GHz AM4 35 MB Cache. |
€241 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | 6x 4.40GHz Turbo CPU…AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | 6x 4.40GHz Turbo CPU Gaming Prozessor AM4 | Neuwertig, TOP! | €125 | ||
| CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3.80 GHz AM4 Matis…CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3.80 GHz AM4 Matisse 100-000000022 mit Original Lüfter TOP | €130 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3,8 GHz Sockel AM4 Hex…AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3,8 GHz Sockel AM4 Hexa-Core Prozessor!!! | €150 | ||
| AMD CPU Ryzen 5 3600X AM4 6 Kerne @3,8 G…AMD CPU Ryzen 5 3600X AM4 6 Kerne @3,8 GHz PCIe 4.0 100-100000022BOX | €200 | ||
| Komplettsystem AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 16GB R…Komplettsystem AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3060 | €1,050 | ||
User reviews
Overall rating
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
3 User reviews
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
8.
7/10
3 User reviews
Intel Core i7-8700
1 User reviews
Intel Core i7-8700
9.0/10
1 User reviews
Features
Value for money
9.3/10
3 votes
7.0/10
1 votes
Gaming
8.7/10
3 votes
8.0/10
1 votes
Performance
8.3/10
3 votes
10.0/10
1 votes
Reliability
9.0/10
3 votes
8.0/10
1 votes
Energy efficiency
8.3/10
3 votes
9.0/10
1 votes
Performance
CPU speed
6 x 3.8GHz
6 x 3.2GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
4.4GHz
4.6GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✔AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
✖Intel Core i7-8700
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
0.5MB/core
0.25MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
5.33MB/core
2MB/core
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 3600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 3600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Blender (bmw27) result
235.
9seconds
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
709seconds
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 3600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
∅
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X: Not applicable
350MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
∅
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X: Not applicable
1200MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
∅
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X: Not applicable
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
∅
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X: Not applicable
Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
∅
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X: Not applicable
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
∅
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X: Not applicable
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 3600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
∅
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X: Not applicable
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
∅
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X: Not applicable
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
3200MHz
2666MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
47.68GB/s
42.7GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM.
Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 3600X)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✔AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
✖Intel Core i7-8700
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 3600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device.
For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 3600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
instruction sets
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.
uses multithreading
✔AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
✔Intel Core i7-8700
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
bits executed at a time
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
(AMD Ryzen 5 3600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has TrustZone
✖AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
✖Intel Core i7-8700
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 3600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Has NX bit
✔AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
✔Intel Core i7-8700
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
VFP version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 3600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700)
Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
Miscellaneous
Has AES
✔AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
✔Intel Core i7-8700
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Price comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Buy used:
€80
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600x 4,4GHz AM4 35 MB Cache…AMD Ryzen 5 3600x 4,4GHz AM4 35 MB Cache Wraith Spire | €241 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | 6x 4.40GHz Turbo CPU…AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | 6x 4.40GHz Turbo CPU Gaming Prozessor AM4 | Neuwertig, TOP! | €125 | ||
| CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3.80 GHz AM4 Matis…CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3.80 GHz AM4 Matisse 100-000000022 mit Original Lüfter TOP | €130 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3,8 GHz Sockel AM4 Hex…AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3,8 GHz Sockel AM4 Hexa-Core Prozessor!!! | €150 | ||
AMD CPU Ryzen 5 3600X AM4 6 Kerne @3,8 G. ..AMD CPU Ryzen 5 3600X AM4 6 Kerne @3,8 GHz PCIe 4.0 100-100000022BOX |
€200 | ||
| Komplettsystem AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 16GB R…Komplettsystem AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3060 | €1,050 | ||
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Intel Core i7 8700 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600X: performance comparison
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Intel Core i7 8700
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
We compared two 6-core desktop CPUs: the 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 8700 against the 3.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3600X. On this page, you’ll find out which processor has better performance in benchmarks, games and other useful information.
- Review
- Differences
- Performance
- Specs
- Comments
Review
General overview and comparison of the processors
Single-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Core i7 8700
55
Ryzen 5 3600X
60
Multi-Core Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Core i7 8700
26
Ryzen 5 3600X
33
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
Core i7 8700
45
Ryzen 5 3600X
60
NanoReview Final Score
Generic CPU rating
Core i7 8700
42
Ryzen 5 3600X
50
Key Differences
What are the key differences between 3600X and 8700
Advantages of Intel Core i7 8700
- Includes an integrated GPU Intel UHD Graphics 630
- 5% higher Turbo Boost frequency (4.
6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz)
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Has 20480 KB larger L3 cache size
- More modern manufacturing process – 7 versus 14 nanometers
- Unlocked multiplier
- Newer — released 1-year and 9-months later
- Newer PCI Express version – 4.0
- Around 6.08 GB/s (15%) higher theoretical memory bandwidth
- 13% faster in a single-core Geekbench v5 test — 1325 vs 1172 points
Promotion
Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarks
Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Core i7 8700
1223
Ryzen 5 3600X
+8%
1325
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Core i7 8700
7143
Ryzen 5 3600X
+34%
9586
Passmark CPU (Single-Core)
Core i7 8700
2658
Ryzen 5 3600X
+1%
2674
Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
Core i7 8700
13045
Ryzen 5 3600X
+40%
18278
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)
Core i7 8700
1173
Ryzen 5 3600X
+14%
1333
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)
Core i7 8700
6238
Ryzen 5 3600X
+18%
7381
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Specifications
Full technical specification of Intel Core i7 8700 and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
General
| Vendor | Intel | AMD |
| Released | October 5, 2017 | July 7, 2019 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| instruction set | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | — |
| Model number | i7-8700 | — |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | No |
| P-Cores | 6 | 6 |
| P-Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Frequency (P) | 3. 2 GHz |
3.8 GHz |
| Turbo Boost Frequency (P) | 4.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Total Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Total Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Bus Frequency | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 32x | 38x |
| Bus Bandwidth | 8 GT/s | — |
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 12MB (shared) | 32MB (shared) |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | Yes |
Package
| Transistors | — | 3. 8 billions |
| Fabrication process | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| TDP (PL1) | 65 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA-1151 | AM4 |
| Peak temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| GPU Base Clock | 350 MHz | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | — |
| Shading Units | 192 | — |
| TMUs | 24 | — |
| ROPs | 3 | — |
| Execution Units | 24 | — |
| TGP | 15 W | — |
Max. Resolution |
4096×2304 — 60 Hz | — |
iGPU FLOPS
Core i7 8700
0.38 TFLOPS
Ryzen 5 3600X
n/a
Memory Support
| Memory types | — DDR4-2666 | — DDR4-3200 |
| Memory Size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Max. Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max. Memory Bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | 47.68 GB/s |
| ECC Support | No | Yes |
| Official site | Intel Core i7 8700 official page | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X official page |
| PCI Express Version | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCI Express Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| Extended instructions | SSE4.
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