Intel Core i7-7700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

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Intel Core i7-7700K or Intel Core i7-7700K – 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 i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X 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 1700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7700K Name AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
7 Generation 1
Intel Core i 7000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700K is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
8 Threads 16
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700K 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 7 1700X 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
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 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
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7700K 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 7 1700X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
-- 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
350 $ Release price 350 $
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 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
23765
23765
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
18702
18702

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
15702
15702
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
9666
9666

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
8805
8805
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
6055
6055

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
7460
7460
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4873
4873

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
6034
6034
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4719
4719

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
5784
5784
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
5149
5149

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
5130
5130
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
4138
4138

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
4255
4255
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
2523
2523

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
3336
3336
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
2257
2257

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1532
1532
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
995
995

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1463
1463
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1140
1140

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1229
1229
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
899
899

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1216
1216
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
981
981

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
466
466
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
344
344

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
335.8
335.8
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
217.8
217.8

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
200
200
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
155
155

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

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
17.1
17.1
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
10.9
10.9