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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-8700K | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-8700K - 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 AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X was released in Q2/2018. The Intel Core i7-8700K has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-8700K was released in Q4/2017. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 | Family | Intel Core i7 |
AMD Ryzen 2000 | CPU group | Intel Core i 8000 |
2 | Generation | 8 |
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) | Architecture | Coffee Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-7700K |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Successor | Intel Core i7-9700K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 3.70 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the Intel Core i7-8700K has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8700K is at --. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-8700K |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.70 GHz |
3.85 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.30 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-8700K 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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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.20 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 7 2700X can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 46.9 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-8700K supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-8700K |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is 105 W, while the Intel Core i7-8700K has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-8700K |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured in 12 nm and has 16.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-8700K is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-8700K |
12 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | LGA 1151-2 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
320 $ | Release price | 370 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
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Intel Core i7-8700K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-8700K |
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) |
PC mit Intel Core i7-8700K |