Core i7-8086K vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
Core i7-8086K
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8086K
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-8086K | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-8086K | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+122%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8086K and Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
Core i7-8086K
The Core i7-8086K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,069 points. Launch price was $425.
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,033 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-8086K packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-8086K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-8086K versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-8086K (base: 4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i7-8086K uses the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8086K scores 14,069 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G's 14,033 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-8086K. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-8086K vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G.
| Feature | Core i7-8086K | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+19% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 14,069 | 14,033 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-8086K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-8086K | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-8086K launched at $425 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G debuted at $130. At current prices ($178 vs $80), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is $98 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-8086K delivers 79.0 pts/$ vs 175.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G the 75.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-8086K | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $425 | $130-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $178 | $80-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 79.0 | 175.4+122% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2024 |
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