Intel Core i7-7800X vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-7800X or Intel Core i7-7800X – 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 i7-7800X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 i7-7800X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 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 7 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7800X Name AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7 PRO
7 Generation 1
Intel Core i 7000X Group AMD Ryzen 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7800X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7800X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
12 Threads 16
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 8
6x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7800X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
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-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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.
4 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7800X 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 PRO 1700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2017 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, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake X Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2066 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
485 $ Release price 359 $
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)

Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
24162
24162
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
22974
22974

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
14842
14842
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
12866
12866

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
6897
6897
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
5478
5478

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
6759
6759
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
5816
5816

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
4763
4763
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
4029
4029

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
3877
3877
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
3341
3341

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1406
1406
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
1117
1117

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
1403
1403
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1285
1285

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1114
1114
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
852
852

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
184
184
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
151
151

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

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
15.6
15.6
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
14.1
14.1