| Spec | Ryzen 9 5950X | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Threads | 32+167% | 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+4% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+8% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 64 MB+433% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+433% | 1.5 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Architecture | Vermeer | 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 | 105W | 95W+11% |
| Max Turbo Power | 142W | 95W+49% |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| iGPU Model | N/A | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $799 | $359+123% |
| Release Date | 2020-11-01 | 2017-10-05 |
