Intel Core i7-7740X vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-7740X or Intel Core i7-7740X – 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 i7-7740X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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 i7-7740X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X 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 1700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 7000X Group AMD Ryzen 1000
7 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7740X Name AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7740X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7740X is 4.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 16
4x Cores 8x
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
4.3 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7740X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 112 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.
112 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7740X 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 1700X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2017 Release date Q1/2017
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
375 $ Release price 350 $
Skylake X Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 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 --
LGA 2066 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
23765
23765
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
18340
18340

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
15702
15702
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
9846
9846

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
6034
6034
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
4834
4834

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
5784
5784
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
5220
5220

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
5133
5133
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
4138
4138

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
4255
4255
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
2540
2540

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1532
1532
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
976
976

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
1497
1497
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1140
1140

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
1277
1277
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
899
899

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
200
200
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
155
155

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

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
17.1
17.1
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.3 GHz
10.7
10.7