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Intel Core i7-2700K | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-2700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X - 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 i7-2700K has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2700K was released in Q4/2011. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X was released in Q3/2019. |
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Intel Core i7 | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 |
Intel Core i 2000 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000 |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-2700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2700K is 3.50 GHz (3.90 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is at --. |
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4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i7-2700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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 HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | |
1.35 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | |
6 | GPU Generation | |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
12 | Execution units | |
96 | Shader | |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | |
10.1 | 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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No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-2700K can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.0 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.0 GB/s | Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-2700K is 95 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-2700K is manufactured in 32 nm and has 9.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 9.00 MB cache. |
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32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
295 $ | Release price | 330 $ |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.35 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-2700K | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
Unknown | One Gaming PC Ryzen 7 3700X HP Pavilion TP01-0007ng silber (8BS43EA#ABD) HP Omen PC Obelisk 875-0255ng (8FH42EA#ABD) |