Ryzen 3 2300X vs Core i7-8705G
Ryzen 3 2300X
Core i7-8705G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8705G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2300X | Core i7-8705G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($129) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2300X | Core i7-8705G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+207%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($129) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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 Ryzen 3 2300X and Core i7-8705G
Ryzen 3 2300X
The Ryzen 3 2300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,564 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-8705G
The Core i7-8705G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2270. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,633 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 2300X packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-8705G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8705G — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 2300X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 2300X uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-8705G uses Kaby Lake G (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2300X scores 7,564 against the Core i7-8705G's 7,633 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-8705G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2300X vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8705G.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300X | Core i7-8705G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+2% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+13% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Kaby Lake G (2018) |
| PassMark | 7,564 | 7,633 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 2300X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8705G uses FCBGA2270 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300X | Core i7-8705G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA2270 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 2300X launched at $129 MSRP, while the Core i7-8705G debuted at $400.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300X | Core i7-8705G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-68% | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $400 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2018 |
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