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Intel Core i7 8700K vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600X:
performance comparison
VS
Intel Core i7 8700K
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Which is better: Intel Core i7 8700K at 3. 7 GHz (with Turbo Boost up to 4.7) or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X at 3.6 GHz (with Turbo Core up to 4.2)? To find out, read our comparative testing of these 6-core desktop processors in popular benchmarks, games and heavy applications.
- Overview
- Differences
- Performance
- Features
- Comments
Overview
Overview and comparison of the main metrics from NanoReview
Single-threaded performance
Rating in tests using a single core
Core i7 8700K
56
Ryzen 5 2600X
49
900 02 Multi-threaded performance
All-core benchmarks
Core i7 8700K
29
Ryzen 5 2600X
26
Energy Efficiency
Chip Power Efficiency
Core i 7 8700K
44
Ryzen 5 2600X
47
NanoReview rating
Final processor score
Core i7 8700K
43
Ryzen 5 2600X
41
Key differences
What are the main differences between 2600X and 8700K
Reasons to choose Intel Core i7 8700K
- Supports up to 128GB DDR4-2666
- 19% faster in Geekbench v5 single-core test — 1242 and 1048 points
- Has an integrated Intel U graphics accelerator HD Graphics 630
- 12% higher frequency in Turbo Boost (4.
7 GHz vs 4.2 GHz)
Reasons to choose AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Has 4096 KB more L3 cache
- More modern process — 12 versus 14 nanometers
- 6 months later than rival
- 2.11 GB/s (5%) higher maximum memory bandwidth
Benchmark tests
Compare the results of processor tests in benchmarks
Cinebench R23 (single core)
Core i7 8700K
+11%
1203
Ryzen 5 2600X
1087
Cinebench R23 (multi-core)
Core i7 8700K
+17%
8829
Ryzen 5 2600X
7517
Passmark CPU (Single Core)
Core i7 8700K
+16%
2748
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2370
Passmark CPU (multi-core)
Core i7 8700K
13661
Ryzen 5 2600X
+2%
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Geekbench 5 (single core)
Core i7 8700K
+18%
1233
Ryzen 5 2600X
1048
Geekbench 5 (multi-core)
Core i7 8700K
+15%
6632
Ryzen 5 2600X
5787
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Specifications
List of full technical specifications for Intel Core i7 8700K and AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
General information
Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
Release date | October 5, 2017 | April 19, 2018 |
Type | Desktop | Desktop |
Instruction set architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
Codename | Coffee Lake | — |
Model number | i7-8700K | — |
Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | No |
Processor
Cores | 6 | 6 |
threads | 12 | 12 |
Frequency | 3.![]() |
3.6 GHz |
Max. frequency in Turbo Boost | 4.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
Number of cores | 6 | 6 |
Number of threads | 12 | 12 |
Bus frequency | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
Multiplier | 37x | 36x |
Tire speed | 8 GT/s | — |
Level 1 cache | 64KB (per core) | 96KB (per core) |
Level 2 cache | 256KB (per core) | 512KB (per core) |
Level 3 cache | 12MB (shared) | 16MB (shared) |
Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
Number of transistors | — | 4.8 billion |
Process | 14 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
Socket | LGA-1151 | AM4 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 95 W | 95 W |
Critical temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
GPU clock | 350 MHz | — |
Boost GPU frequency | 1200 MHz | — |
Shader blocks | 192 | — |
TMUs | 24 | — |
ROPs | 3 | — |
Computer units | 24 | — |
TGP | 15 W | — |
Max.![]() |
4096×2304 — 60Hz | — |
iGPU FLOPS
Core i7 8700K
0.38 teraflops
Ryzen 5 2600X
n/a
9000 2
Memory support
Memory type | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2933 |
Max. size | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Number of channels | 2 | 2 |
Max. bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | 43.71 GB/s |
ECC support | No | Yes |
Other
Official website | Site Intel Core i7 8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
PCI Express version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Max. PCI Express lanes | 16 | 20 |
Extended instructions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX-2 | — |
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