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

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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 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.
Intel Core i 7000X Group AMD Ryzen 1000
7 Generation 1
Intel Core i7-7800X Name AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7 PRO
 
 

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 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.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
6 CPU Cores 8
Yes Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 8x
12 Threads 16
 
 

Internal Graphics

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

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- 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.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

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 1700X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2017 Release date Q3/2017
485 $ Release price 449 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
LGA 2066 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Skylake X Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
24162
24162
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
23765
23765

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
15627
15627
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 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
5548
5548

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
6759
6759
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
6006
6006

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

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

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
4196
4196
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
3341
3341

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
1533
1533
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1285
1285

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1406
1406
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
1115
1115

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

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