Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Core i7-8700

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8700
2018
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
8.32
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
40.41
+386%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by a whopping 386% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8700 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking83860
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.2147.98
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Ryzen 9
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S (2017−2018)Raphael (Zen4)
Release date1 January 2018 (6 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$699
Current price$224 (0.7x MSRP)$938 (1.3x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 328% better value for money than i7-8700.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-8700 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1232
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus supportno data64K (per core)
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12288 KB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size149 mm22x 71 mm (CCD) sq. mm + 121 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8700 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1151AM5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8700 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX286x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
SIPP+no data
StatusLaunchedno data

Security technologies

Core i7-8700 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+no data
Identity Protection+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8700 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8700 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8700 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8700 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8700 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8700 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-8700 8.32
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 40.41
+386%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 386% based on our aggregated benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-8700 12864
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 62502
+386%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 386% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-8700 1515
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2919
+92.7%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 93% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-8700 5913
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 19633
+232%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 232% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Benchmark coverage: 20%

i7-8700 7171
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16551
+131%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 131% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i7-8700 35384
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 138015
+290%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 290% in Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core.

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i7-8700 11193
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 20279
+81.2%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 81% in 3DMark06 CPU.

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Benchmark coverage: 18%

i7-8700 6.77
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2.01
+237%

Core i7-8700 outperforms Ryzen 9 7950X3D by 237% in wPrime 32.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

i7-8700 13
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 65
+398%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 398% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i7-8700 1199
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 5974
+398%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 398% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i7-8700 192
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 326
+69.8%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 70% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

i7-8700 2.17
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 3.86
+77.9%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 78% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

TrueCrypt AES

TrueCrypt is a discontinued piece of software that was widely used for on-the-fly-encryption of disk partitions, now superseded by VeraCrypt. It contains several embedded performance tests, one of them being TrueCrypt AES, which measures data encryption speed using AES algorithm. Result is encryption speed in gigabytes per second.

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i7-8700 7.7
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 26.9
+249%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 249% in TrueCrypt AES.

WinRAR 4.0

WinRAR 4.0 is an outdated version of a popular file archiver. It contains an internal speed test, using 'Best' setting of RAR compression on large chunks of randomly generated data. Its results are measured in kilobytes per second.

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i7-8700 6332
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 15779
+149%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 149% in WinRAR 4.0.

x264 encoding pass 1

x264 version 4.0 is a video encoding benchmark uses MPEG 4 x264 compression method to compress a sample HD (720p) video. Pass 1 is a faster variant that produces a constant bit rate output file. Its result is measured in frames per second, which means how many frames of the source video file were encoded per second.  

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i7-8700 235
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 393
+67.3%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 67% in x264 encoding pass 1.

x264 encoding pass 2

x264 Pass 2 is a slower variant of x264 video compression that produces a variable bit rate output file, which results in better quality since the higher bit rate is used when it is needed more. Benchmark result is still measured in frames per second.  

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i7-8700 75
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 266
+253%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-8700 by 253% in x264 encoding pass 2.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.32 40.41
Integrated graphics card 3.08 4.33
Recency 1 January 2018 4 January 2023
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 32
Cost $303 $699
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 120 Watt

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8700 in performance tests.


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