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Intel Core i7-8700 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-8700 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-8700 was released in Q4/2017. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 was released in Q3/2019. |
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Intel Core i7 | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 |
Intel Core i 8000 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000 |
8 | Generation | 3 |
Coffee Lake S | Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-7700 | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
Intel Core i7-9700 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyIn addition to the number of CPU cores and threads, you can see here whether the Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 can be overclocked. You will also find the clock frequencies of the processor (single-core and multi-core) here. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor. |
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6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. A processor with integrated graphics is also called APU (Accelerated Processing Unit). |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | |
9.5 | GPU Generation | |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Execution units | |
192 | Shader | |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | |
12 | DirectX Version | |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe memory type as well as the amount of memory can greatly affect the speed of the processor. The memory bandwidth depends on several factors and is given in gigabytes per second. |
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DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
-- | Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | ||
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
Thermal ManagementThe Thermal Design Power (TDP for short) specifies the necessary cooling solution to cool the processor sufficiently. The TDP usually only gives a rough idea of the real consumption of a CPU. |
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65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsHere you will find information on the size of the level 2 and level 3 cache of the Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 as well as a list of the processors ISA extensions. We have documented the architecture and the manufacturing technology for you as well as the release date. |
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14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | AM4 (LGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
340 $ | Release price | 185 $ |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8700 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
Unknown | One Gaming PC Ryzen 5 3600 Lenono IdeaCentre T540-15AMA G HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-0201ng schwarz (9HP03EA#ABD) |