Intel Core i7-7820X vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-7820X or Intel Core i7-7820X – 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 i7-7820X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 i7-7820X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 7000X Group AMD Ryzen 2000
7 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7820X Name AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7820X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7820X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
16 Threads 16
8x Cores 8x
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.85 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7820X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 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 46.9 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 DDR4-2933
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
 
 

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 105 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7820X 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 11.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2017 Release date Q2/2018
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 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
650 $ Release price 320 $
Skylake X Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
11.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
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)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
35487
35487
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
26040
26040

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
17588
17588
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
17244
17244

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8916
8916
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
7100
7100

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8123
8123
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
6789
6789

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
5155
5155
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
3951
3951

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
5103
5103
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
4850
4850

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
4799
4799
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4398
4398

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1887
1887
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1817
1817

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1513
1513
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1294
1294

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1285
1285
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1062
1062

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
498
498
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
411
411

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
212
212
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
211.2
211.2

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
197
197
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
177
177

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

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
20.7
20.7
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
18.7
18.7