Intel Core i7-7800X | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-7800X or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X - 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 i7-7800X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7800X was released in Q2/2017. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X was released in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (84) |
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 |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7800X is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.20 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-7800X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-7800X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-7800X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
28 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
27.6 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-7800X has a TDP of 140 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is 95 W. |
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Intel Core i7-7800X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7800X has a 8.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X cache has a total of 16.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-7800X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
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 |
485 $ | Release price | 245 $ |
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Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7800X | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
Unknown | Unknown |