Ryzen 3 7320U vs i7-8700K

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8700K
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
8.58
+54%
Ryzen 3 7320U
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.57

Core i7-8700K outperforms Ryzen 3 7320U by an impressive 54% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 3 7320U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8761146
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.50no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Mendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020)
Power efficiency8.5535.14
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S (2017−2018)Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)
Release date5 October 2017 (7 years ago)20 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$359no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 3 7320U 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache12288 KB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm6 nm
Die size149 mm2100 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 3 7320U 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FP6
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 3 7320U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 3 7320U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 3 7320U 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 i7-8700K and Ryzen 3 7320U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630AMD Radeon 610M ( - 1900 MHz)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
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 i7-8700K and Ryzen 3 7320U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 3 7320U 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 i7-8700K and Ryzen 3 7320U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 3 7320U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes164

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.

i7-8700K 8.58
+54%
Ryzen 3 7320U 5.57

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.

i7-8700K 13622
+53.9%
Ryzen 3 7320U 8850

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.

i7-8700K 1610
+39%
Ryzen 3 7320U 1158

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.

i7-8700K 6514
+80.6%
Ryzen 3 7320U 3606

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.58 5.57
Integrated graphics card 3.09 2.85
Recency 5 October 2017 20 September 2022
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 6 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

i7-8700K has a 54% higher aggregate performance score, 8.4% faster integrated GPU, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 3 7320U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-8700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 7320U in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-8700K is a desktop processor while Ryzen 3 7320U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 3 7320U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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