| Spec | Ryzen 5 3600 | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+100% | 1.5 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM4 | |
| LGA1151 |
| Architecture | Matisse | Coffee Lake |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
| PCIe Version | 4+33% | 3 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 65W+32% | 95W |
| Max Turbo Power | 88W+7% | 95W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | Yes | No |
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| iGPU Model | N/A | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $199+45% | $359 |
| Release Date | 2019-07-01 | 2017-10-05 |