Intel Core i7-8086K | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-8086K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-8086K has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-8086K was released in Q2/2018. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X was released in Q2/2018. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (67) |
Intel Core i 8000 (20) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 2000 (9) |
8 | Generation | 2 |
Coffee Lake S | Architecture | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8086K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8086K is 4.00 GHz (5.00 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is at 3.70 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-8086K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
5.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.85 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i7-8086K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-8086K can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 46.9 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-8086K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-8086K is 95 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-8086K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-8086K is manufactured in 14 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 16.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-8086K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
14 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q2/2018 |
410 $ | Release price | 320 $ |
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Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8086K | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
Unknown | Captiva Workstation PC Ryzen 7 2700X Acer Nitro N50-100 Ryzen 7 2700X HP EliteDesk 705 G4 Workstation Edition MT Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X (6TL46EA#ABD) |