Intel Core i7-7740X | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-7740X or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 - 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 i7-7740X has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7740X was released in Q2/2017. The AMD Ryzen 5 1400 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 1400 was released in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) |
7 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
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-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7740X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7740X is 4.30 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 1400 has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1400 is at 3.20 GHz (3.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.40 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-7740X can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 1400 supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 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 i7-7740X is 112 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 1400 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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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
112 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7740X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 1400 is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
375 $ | Release price | 200 $ |
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Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
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