Intel Core i9-7900X vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i9-7900X or Intel Core i9-7900X – 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 i9-7900X features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-7900X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 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 1700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-7900X Name AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
Intel Core i9 Family AMD Ryzen 7 PRO
7 Generation 1
Intel Core i 7000X Group AMD Ryzen 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-7900X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7900X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
20 Threads 16
None None 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10 CPU Cores 8
10x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-7900X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- 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.
-- 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 85.4 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.
4 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-7900X 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 14.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 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
989 $ Release price 449 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
41255
41255
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
23765
23765

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
21190
21190
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
15627
15627

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
14998
14998
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
8805
8805

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
10199
10199
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
6006
6006

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
9120
9120
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
5548
5548

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
5530
5530
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
4196
4196

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
4876
4876
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
4029
4029

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
2194
2194
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
1533
1533

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1410
1410
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
1115
1115

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1222
1222
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
974
974

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1133
1133
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
884
884

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
188
188
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
151
151

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

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
24.1
24.1
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
17.1
17.1