AMD
Ryzen 7 1800X
Zen 1 · 8C/16T · 95 W · AM4
62
/ 100
From $499
VS
Intel
Core i7-8700K
Coffee Lake · 6C/12T · 95 W · LGA1151
62
/ 100
From $359
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 7 1800X lands at 62 and Core i7-8700K at 62. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Ryzen 7 1800X if…
- ✓AM4/AM5 longevity
- ✓Multi-thread value
- ✓Unlocked multipliers
Pick Core i7-8700K if…
- ✓Strong per-core performance
- ✓Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- ✓Wide platform availability
Ryzen 7 1800X 62
vs 62 Core i7-8700K
Score breakdown
Ryzen 7 1800X
62 single 58
multi 62
gaming 60
efficiency 80
Core i7-8700K
62 single 64
multi 62
gaming 61
efficiency 72
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 7 1800X | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 1 | Coffee Lake |
| Cores | ▲ 8 | 6 |
| Threads | ▲ 16 | 12 |
| TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Release year | 2017 | 2017 |
Ryzen 7 1800X
Pros
- +AM4/AM5 longevity
- +Multi-thread value
- +Unlocked multipliers
Cons
- −DDR5 required on AM5
- −iGPU optional
- −X3D variants better for gaming
Core i7-8700K
Pros
- +Strong per-core performance
- +Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- +Wide platform availability
Cons
- −Power draw on top SKUs
- −Frequent socket changes
- −Arrow Lake gaming regressions
FAQ: Ryzen 7 1800X vs Core i7-8700K
Which is better, Ryzen 7 1800X or Core i7-8700K? +
Both score 62 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen 7 1800X worth the price? +
At $499, Ryzen 7 1800X delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Core i7-8700K worth the price? +
At $359, Core i7-8700K delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Ryzen 7 1800X or Core i7-8700K last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.