AMD Ryzen 7 1800X vs Intel Core i7-7740X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i7-7740X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7740X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X Name Intel Core i7-7740X
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i7
1 Generation 7
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group Intel Core i 7000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-7740X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7740X is 4.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 4.3 GHz
16 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 4
8x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-7740X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- JPEG --
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 112 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 112 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-7740X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Skylake X
14 nm Technology 14 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
450 $ Release price 375 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
30932
30932
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
18340
18340

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
16325
16325
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
9846
9846

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
6344
6344
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
4834
4834

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
5932
5932
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
5220
5220

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
5133
5133
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4356
4356

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4529
4529
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
2540
2540

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1617
1617
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
976
976

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
1497
1497
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1167
1167

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
1277
1277
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
932
932

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
200
200
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
163
163

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
18.0
18.0
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
10.7
10.7