AMD Ryzen 7 1800X vs Intel Core i7-7700K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X – 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 7 1800X 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 1800X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
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.
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group Intel Core i 7000
1 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X Name Intel Core i7-7700K
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is 3.6 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.
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.
16 Threads 8
8x Cores 4x
8 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 4.2 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X does not have integrated 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.
-- 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) 1.15 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 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.
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
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 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 91 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 91 W
95 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-7700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
450 $ Release price 350 $
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Kaby Lake S
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux 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 LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
30932
30932
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
18702
18702

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
16325
16325
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
9666
9666

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
9314
9314
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
6055
6055

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
7745
7745
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4873
4873

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
6344
6344
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4719
4719

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
5932
5932
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 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4356
4356

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4529
4529
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
2523
2523

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
3587
3587
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
2257
2257

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1617
1617
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 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1167
1167

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1229
1229
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
932
932

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1216
1216
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
969
969

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
466
466
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
381
381

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
335.8
335.8
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
241.2
241.2

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
200
200
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
163
163

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
141
141
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
97
97

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

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
18.0
18.0
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
10.9
10.9