Intel Core i7-7700K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Threadripper 1900X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7700K Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
7 Generation 1
Intel Core i 7000 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 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 Threadripper 1900X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is 3.8 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.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
8 Threads 16
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 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 Threadripper 1900X 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.
2 Memory channels 4
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 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 180 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 180 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 Threadripper 1900X 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 4.0 MB
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 Chiplet
Kaby Lake S Architecture Whitehaven (Zen)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket TR4 (SP3r2)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
350 $ Release price 549 $
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 Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
32751
32751
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
18702
18702

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5703
5703
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
5149
5149

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1463
1463
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1136
1136

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
335.8
335.8
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
215.1
215.1