AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs Intel Core i7-7820EQ

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X – 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 AMD Ryzen 5 3600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i7-7820EQ 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 i7-7820EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 7000H
3 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Name Intel Core i7-7820EQ
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-7820EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7820EQ is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
12 Threads 8
6x Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-7820EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7820EQ 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.
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 45 W watts.
None TDP down 35 W
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-7820EQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2017
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
215 $ Release price 378 $
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Kaby Lake H
32.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1440
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6992
6992
Intel Core i7-7820EQ
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3561
3561

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6822
6822
Intel Core i7-7820EQ
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3741
3741

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1605
1605
Intel Core i7-7820EQ
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1161
1161

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1245
1245
Intel Core i7-7820EQ
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
870
870