CPU comparison
Intel Core i7-8700K vs. AMD Ryzen 5 1600X? We examine which of these two CPUs is superior in this comparison. We contrast the benchmark results with technical data.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X features six cores, twelve threads, and a maximum clock speed of 3.70 GHz. Memory is supported in 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels up to 64 GB. In Q1 2017, AMD Ryzen 5 1600X became available.
The maximum clock speed of the Intel Core i7-8700K, which has 6 cores and 12 threads, is 4.70 GHz. The CPU can accommodate 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels with a total capacity of 128 GB. In Q4 of 2017, the Intel Core i7-8700K was made available.
| AMD Ryzen 5 | Family | Intel Core i7 |
| AMD Ryzen 1000 | CPU group | Intel Core i 8000 |
| 1 | Generation | 8 |
| Summit Ridge (Zen) | Architecture | Coffee Lake S |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| — | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-7700K |
| — | Successor | Intel Core i7-9700KF |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
You can see here whether the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i7-8700K can be overclocked in addition to the number of CPU cores and threads. Additionally, you can find here the processor’s single-core and multi-core clock frequencies. The processor’s speed is significantly influenced by the number of CPU cores.
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
| 3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
| 3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.70 GHz |
| 3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.30 GHz |
Internal Graphics
The integrated graphics unit, or iGPU for short, is a feature of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i7-8700K. The iGPU, which resides on the processor’s die, uses the system’s main memory as graphics memory. APU is another name for a processor with integrated graphics.
| no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
| GPU (Turbo) | 1.20 GHz | |
| GPU Generation | 9.5 | |
| Technology | 14 nm | |
| Max. displays | 3 | |
| Execution units | 24 | |
| Shader | 192 | |
| Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB | |
| DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec support
When playing videos, a photo or video codec that is hardware accelerated can significantly increase a processor’s working speed and prolong the battery life of laptops or smartphones.
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec AV1 | No |
| No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
| No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIe
The amount and type of memory have a significant impact on the processor’s speed. The memory bandwidth, which is measured in gigabytes per second, depends on a number of variables.
| DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
| 64 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 42.7 GB/s | Bandwidth | — |
| Yes | ECC | No |
| L2 Cache | ||
| 16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
| 3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
| 20 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
Thermal Management
The cooling system required to keep the processor cool enough is specified by the Thermal Design Power, or TDP. The TDP typically only provides a general idea of a CPU’s actual consumption. If you are facing GPU Thermal Throttling issue then consider reading this guide will help you resolving this issue once and for all.
| 95 W | TDP (PL1) | 95 W |
| — | TDP (PL2) | — |
| — | TDP up | — |
| — | TDP down | — |
| 95 °C | Tjunction max. | — |
Technical details
The size of the level 2 and level 3 caches for the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or the Intel Core i7-8700K, as well as a list of the processors’ ISA extensions, are provided here. We have provided you with documentation of the architecture, the manufacturing technology, and the release date.
| 14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
| AM4 (LGA 1331) | Socket | LGA 1151-2 |
| AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
| Q1/2017 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
| 245 $ | Release price | 370 $ |
Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
The successor to Cinebench R20, Cinebench R23, is also built on the Cinema 4 Suite. A widely used piece of software to create 3D forms is Cinema 4. The number of cores or the capacity for hyperthreading are irrelevant in the single-core test because only one CPU core is used.
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
The sequel to Cinebench R20, Cinebench R23, is also built on the Cinema 4 Suite. A widely used piece of software to build 3D forms is Cinema 4. All CPU cores are used in the multi-core test, which greatly benefits from hyperthreading.
Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
The replacement for Cinebench R15, Cinebench R20, is built on the Cinema 4 Suite. A widely used piece of software to build 3D forms is Cinema 4. The number of cores or the capacity for hyperthreading are irrelevant in the single-core test because only one CPU core is used.
Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
The replacement for Cinebench R15, Cinebench R20, is built on the Cinema 4 Suite. A widely used piece of software to create 3D forms is Cinema 4. All CPU cores are used in the multi-core test, which greatly benefits from hyperthreading.
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Cross-platform benchmark Geekbench 5 makes heavy use of the computer’s memory. A quick memory will greatly accelerate the outcome. The number of cores or the capacity for hyperthreading are irrelevant in the single-core test because only one CPU core is used.
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Cross-platform benchmark Geekbench 5 makes heavy use of the computer’s memory. A quick memory will greatly accelerate the outcome. All CPU cores are used in the multi-core test, which greatly benefits from hyperthreading.
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark calculates the time it takes a system to finish all benchmark calculations in order to assess a processor’s performance. The score increases as the benchmark is completed more quickly.
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
By tracking how long it takes a system to finish all benchmark calculations, the CPU-Z test gauges a processor’s efficiency. The greater the score, the quicker the benchmark must be accomplished.
iGPU – FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Theoretical processing power measured in GFLOPS for the processor’s internal graphics unit with simple accuracy (32 bit). The iGPU’s floating point processing speed is measured in GFLOPS, or gigaflops per second.
Blender 3.1 Benchmark
The scenes “monster,” “junkshop,” and “classroom” are produced as part of the Blender Benchmark 3.1, and the system’s rendering time is recorded. In our benchmark, the CPU, not the graphics card, is tested. In March 2022, Blender 3.1 was unveiled as a stand-alone version.
Estimated results for Pass Mark CPU Mark
The CPU-monkey benchmark has been applied to several of the CPUs listed below. The majority of CPUs, however, have not been put to the test, and the results have been calculated using a CPU-monkey proprietary secret formula. As a result, they are not supported by Pass Mark Software Pty Ltd. and do not accurately reflect the actual Pass mark CPU mark values.
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Free 3D graphics software called Blender can be used to render (create) 3D bodies, which can then be animated and given textures. The Blender benchmark builds predefined scenes and counts the number of seconds needed to complete each scene. The better, the less time is needed. The benchmark scene that we chose is bmw27.
V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark
V-Ray is a 3D rendering programme for designers and artists from the company Chaos. Contrary to many other render engines, V-Ray has the ability to perform simultaneous CPU and GPU-based hybrid rendering.
The CPU test (CPU Render Mode) we utilized, however, solely makes use of the system’s processor. The V-Ray benchmark heavily relies on the working memory used. We use the fastest RAM standard permitted by the manufacturer for our benchmarks.
V-Ray is a widely used software because of its high level of compatibility, which includes Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, SketchUp, Unreal Engine, and Blender. V-Ray, for instance, can be used to render photos that are so realistic that the average person cannot tell them apart from regular photographs.
Monero Hashrate kH/s
Since November 2019, the crypto currency Monero has started utilising the RandomX algorithm. Only a processor (CPU) or graphics card can be used to calculate this PoW (proof of work) algorithm effectively (GPU). Up until November 2019, Monero employed the CryptoNight algorithm, although ASICs could calculate it. High CPU core counts, cache, and quick memory connections across as many memory channels as possible are all advantages of RandomX. tested using the HiveOS operating system and XMRig v6.x.
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
The successor to Cinebench 11.5 is Cinebench R15, which is similarly built on the Cinema 4 Suite. A widely used piece of software to build 3D forms is Cinema 4. The number of cores or the capacity for hyperthreading are irrelevant in the single-core test because only one CPU core is used.
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
The successor to Cinebench 11.5 is Cinebench R15, which is similarly built on the Cinema 4 Suite. A widely used piece of software to build 3D forms is Cinema 4. All CPU cores are used in the multi-core test, which greatly benefits from hyperthreading.
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Cross-platform benchmark Geekbench 3 makes heavy use of the computer’s memory. A quick memory will greatly accelerate the outcome. The number of cores or the capacity for hyperthreading are irrelevant in the single-core test because only one CPU core is used.
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Cross-platform benchmark Geekbench 3 makes heavy use of the computer’s memory. A quick memory will greatly accelerate the outcome. All CPU cores are used in the multi-core test, which greatly benefits from hyperthreading.
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
The Cinema 4D Suite, a programmed widely used to create forms and other 3D objects, is the foundation for Cinebench 11.5’s functionality. The number of cores or the capacity for hyperthreading are irrelevant in the single-core test because only one CPU core is used.
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
The Cinema 4D Suite, a programmed widely used to create forms and other 3D objects, is the foundation for Cinebench 11.5’s functionality. All CPU cores are used in the multi-core test, which greatly benefits from hyperthreading.
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (iGPU, OpenGL)
The Cinema 4D Suite, a program widely used to create forms and other 3D objects is the foundation for Cinebench 11.5’s functionality. The internal graphic unit of the CPU is used by the iGPU test to carry out OpenGL operations.
| Devices using this processor | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
| Unknown | PC mit Intel Core i7-8700K |