Intel Core i7-7820X | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-7820X or AMD Ryzen 5 8500G - 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 i7-7820X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7820X was released in Q2/2017. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G was released in Q1/2024. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8000G (14) |
7 | Generation | 6 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
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-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7820X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7820X is 3.60 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is at 4.10 GHz (5.00 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-7820X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 4.10 GHz (5.00 GHz) 2x Zen 4 |
-- | B-Core | 3.20 GHz (3.70 GHz) 4x Zen 4c |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-7820X or AMD Ryzen 5 8500G 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 | AMD Radeon 740M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.80 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 10 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 | AMD Radeon 740M |
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 |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-7820X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 85.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-7820X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
11.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
28 | PCIe lanes | 14 |
27.6 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 27.6 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-7820X is 140 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G 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 i7-7820X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7820X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 11.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 22.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-7820X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
14 nm | Technology | 4 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,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q1/2024 |
650 $ | Release price | 179 $ |
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Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
AMD Radeon 740M @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7820X | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
Unknown | Unknown |