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Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 5 5500: which is better?

Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 5 5500 perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i7-8700K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-8700K

44%of the fastest CPU
≈ $87 (used)Part score 56/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 5500

44%of the fastest CPU
≈ $116Part score 56/100
Cheaper: Core i7-8700KValue: Core i7-8700K

Head to head

44%
Gaming performance
44%
56/100
Part score
56/100
103 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $87 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $116
100/100
Value for money
75/100

Specifications

Core i7-8700KRyzen 5 5500
Cores / threads6 / 126 / 12
Max boost4.7 GHz4.2 GHz
Power (TDP)95 W65 W
SocketLGA1151AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20172022
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-8700KRyzen 5 5500
103average FPS
103average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value