Intel Core i7-875K vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF

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Intel Core i7-875K or Intel Core i7-875K – 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 i7-875K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-875K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i7 800 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-875K Name AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-875K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-875K is 2.93 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is 3.2 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 12
4x Cores 6x
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
2.93 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-875K does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 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 65 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-875K is manufactured using a 45 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 5 1600 AF is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2010 Release date Q4/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
45 nm Technology 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
353 $ Release price 210 $
Lynnfield Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
8.0 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)
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LGA 1156 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes