Intel Core i7-7700 vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-7700 or Intel Core i7-7700 – 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 Intel Core i7-7700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7700 Name AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5 PRO
7 Generation 1
Intel Core i 7000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
8 Threads 12
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2016 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7700 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake S Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
310 $ Release price 300 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
20754
20754
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
16932
16932

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
6230
6230
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5426
5426

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5594
5594
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4250
4250

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
4970
4970
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4081
4081

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4779
4779
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3920
3920

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1114
1114
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
900
900

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1094
1094
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
901
901

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
186
186
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
147
147