{"id":121310,"date":"2017-10-13T10:30:37","date_gmt":"2017-10-13T08:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=121310"},"modified":"2017-10-13T12:00:07","modified_gmt":"2017-10-13T10:00:07","slug":"intel-8th-gen-core-vs-amd-ryzen-prices-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/121310-intel-8th-gen-core-vs-amd-ryzen-prices-in-south-africa","title":{"rendered":"Intel 8th-gen Core vs AMD Ryzen prices in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Intel has released its new desktop processors in South Africa.<\/p>\n

The new chips are the 8th-generation of Core desktop processors, code-named \u201cCoffee Lake\u201d.<\/p>\n

Intel has increased the number of physical cores and threads in its desktop processors, while offering the chips at the same prices as the previous generation.<\/p>\n

To see how they stack up, we compared the specifications and pricing of the latest Intel processors against AMD\u2019s Ryzen desktop range.<\/p>\n

Specifications<\/h3>\n

Both CPU lineups are built on a 14nm manufacturing process, and boast improved physical core counts and power efficiency compared to previous generations.<\/p>\n

Intel\u2019s Coffee Lake architecture is a refinement of Kaby Lake, while AMD\u2019s Ryzen chips are built on its Zen microarchitecture \u2013 designed to deliver improved performance and parallel computing power.<\/p>\n

Ryzen processors use the new AM4 socket and are compatible with all chipsets that have this socket.<\/p>\n

Intel\u2019s new chips use the LGA 1151 socket, but are only compatible 300-series chipsets. Currently, the only 300-series motherboards available are high-end Z370 boards. B360 chipsets are set to launch later this year.<\/p>\n

The specifications and pricing of the new processors are below.<\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Processor<\/th>\nCores<\/th>\nThreads<\/th>\nBase Clock<\/th>\nBoost Clock<\/th>\nTDP<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\n
Core i3 \/ Ryzen 3<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMD Ryzen 3 1200<\/strong><\/td>\n4<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n3.1GHz<\/td>\n3.4GHz<\/td>\n65W<\/td>\nR1,882<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intel Core i3-8100<\/strong><\/td>\n4<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n3.6GHz<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n65W<\/td>\nR1,949<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X<\/strong><\/td>\n4<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n3.5GHz<\/td>\n3.7GHz<\/td>\n65W<\/td>\nR2,049<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intel Core i3-8350K<\/strong><\/td>\n4<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n4.0GHz<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n91W<\/td>\nR2,956<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Core i5 \/ Ryzen 5<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMD Ryzen 5 1400<\/strong><\/td>\n4<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n3.2GHz<\/td>\n3.4GHz<\/td>\n65W<\/td>\nR2,643<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X<\/strong><\/td>\n4<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n3.6GHz<\/td>\n3.7GHz<\/td>\n65W<\/td>\nR3,004<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intel Core i5-8400<\/strong><\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n2.8GHz<\/td>\n4.0GHz<\/td>\n65W<\/td>\nR3,041<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMD Ryzen 5 1600<\/strong><\/td>\n6<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n3.4GHz<\/td>\n3.6GHz<\/td>\n65W<\/td>\nR3,745<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X<\/strong><\/td>\n6<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n3.6GHz<\/td>\n4.0GHz<\/td>\n95W<\/td>\nR4,243<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intel Core i5-8600K<\/strong><\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3.6GHz<\/td>\n4.3GHz<\/td>\n95W<\/td>\nR4,425<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Core i7 \/ Ryzen 7<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMD Ryzen 7 1700<\/strong><\/td>\n8<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n3.0GHz<\/td>\n3.7GHz<\/td>\n95W<\/td>\nR5,126<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intel Core i7-8700<\/strong><\/td>\n6<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n3.2GHz<\/td>\n4.6GHz<\/td>\n65W<\/td>\nR5,275<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X<\/strong><\/td>\n8<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n3.4GHz<\/td>\n3.8GHz<\/td>\n95W<\/td>\nR6,273<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intel Core i7-8700K<\/strong><\/td>\n6<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n3.7GHz<\/td>\n4.6GHz<\/td>\n95W<\/td>\nR6,295<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X<\/strong><\/td>\n8<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n3.6GHz<\/td>\n4.0GHz<\/td>\n95W<\/td>\nR7,933<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"Intel<\/a><\/p>\n

Competition returns<\/h3>\n

While Ryzen processors have a slight edge in terms of pricing and core count, it is important to note that Intel\u2019s chips have integrated graphics processors \u2013 AMD\u2019s CPUs do not.<\/p>\n

This shouldn\u2019t make a difference for gamers, as they use dedicated graphics cards, but it is an important consideration for individuals and businesses which do not need discrete GPUs.<\/p>\n

Despite this difference, Intel and AMD are more competitive than ever, with AMD\u2019s Ryzen architecture not standing down to Intel.<\/p>\n

There is little to separate the CPU lineups, and system builders are likely to choose a CPU most compatible with their build.<\/p>\n

AMD Ryzen and Intel 8th-gen Core processors are available from online stores in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Now read:\u00a0<\/strong>Intel’s new Z370 motherboards \u2014 South African pricing<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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