AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 2-core LGA 775
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming performance, with many users reporting massive FPS gains and smoother gameplay compared to previous CPUs. It is also noted for its power efficiency and ease of cooling, though some mention the need for a BIOS update and the lack of a cooler in the box. A few negative reviews highlight platform issues and one user experienced persistent stuttering, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Power efficient
- Easy to cool
- Smooth frame rates
- Great value for gamers
Cons
- No cooler included
- Requires BIOS update
- Platform upgrade cost
- Not for heavy productivity
- Limited overclocking
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 2-core LGA 775
The Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 is widely praised as a fast and overclockable dual-core processor, especially for gaming where its high clock speed beats many quad-cores. A few reviewers note a common issue with a stuck temperature sensor, but overall satisfaction remains high, with users emphasizing value and compatibility. Q&A confirms it includes a stock cooler and is LGA 775 compatible.
Pros
- High overclocking potential
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great value for money
- Compatible with LGA 775 motherboards
- Includes stock cooler
Cons
- Temperature sensor may stick at 33°C
- Stock cooler can be bulky for some boards
- Outdated for modern multi-threaded tasks
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Core 2 Duo |
| Model | 7800X3D | E8500 |
| Codename | Zen 4 | Wolfdale |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 45 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 1 |
| E-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 16★ | 6 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8★ | 6 |
| L3 Cache | 96★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 775 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | 14 |
| TDP | 120 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 29★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 48EU |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong single thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 2-core LGA 775
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong platform (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 2-core LGA 775 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.