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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core i7-8700K is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $99.00 more expensive!

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Available for $199.00

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Is 2 years newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-8700K

225FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

224FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-8700K

329FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

328FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-8700K

240FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

238FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-8700K

208FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

207FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-8700K

611FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

610FPS

Overwatch 22023

525FPS

524FPS

564FPS

562FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-8700K

640FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

638FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-8700K

35%

Ryzen 5 3500X

35%

Similar overall gaming performance.

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Core i7-8700K has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-8700K

12 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X has 20 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Core i7-8700K has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-8700K

4.7 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

Core i7-8700K boosts 15% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-8700K

95W

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

Ryzen 5 3500X draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-8700K

$199.00

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Ryzen 5 3500X is $99.00 cheaper.

Core i7-8700KRyzen 5 3500X

LGA1151

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AM4

Coffee Lake

Codenamehelp

Matisse

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

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No Integrated Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-8700K scores 35/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.