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Intel Core i7-8700 | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X - 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 i7-8700 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-8700 was released in Q4/2017. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X was released in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 |
Intel Core i 8000 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
8 | Generation | 1 |
Coffee Lake S | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-7700 | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-9700 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8700 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8700 is 3.20 GHz (4.60 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is at --. |
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6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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-- | AI hardware | -- |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 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 UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | |
9.5 | GPU Generation | |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Execution units | |
192 | Shader | |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | |
12 | 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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Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-8700 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 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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DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | ||
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-8700 is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 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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65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-8700 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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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 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
340 $ | Release price | 450 $ |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8700 | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
Unknown | Unknown |