Compare / Ryzen 9 3900X vs Core i7-8700
Ryzen 9 3900X vs Core i7-8700: which is better?
Ryzen 9 3900X and Core i7-8700 perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i7-8700 offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i7-8700Value: Core i7-8700
Head to head
42%
Gaming performance
42%
55/100
Part score
54/100
187 FPS
Average FPS
184 FPS
≈ $194 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $87 (used)
46/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Ryzen 9 3900X | Core i7-8700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 6 |
| Max boost | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 105 W | 65 W |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | No | Yes |
| Release year | 2019 | 2018 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Ryzen 9 3900XCore i7-8700
187average FPS
184average FPS