Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs i7-10700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-10700KF
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
11.66
Ryzen 7 5800X3D
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
17.82
+52.8%

Ryzen 7 5800X3D outperforms Core i7-10700KF by an impressive 53% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-10700KF and Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking669348
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data29.72
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency8.8316.06
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)20 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-10700KF and Ryzen 7 5800X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)512 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)4 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data74 + 125 mm
Maximum core temperature100 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C90 °C
Number of transistorsno data8,850 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-10700KF and Ryzen 7 5800X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200AM4
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-10700KF and Ryzen 7 5800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX286x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-10700KF and Ryzen 7 5800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-10700KF and Ryzen 7 5800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-10700KF and Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-10700KF and Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-10700KF 11.66
Ryzen 7 5800X3D 17.82
+52.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-10700KF 18529
Ryzen 7 5800X3D 28311
+52.8%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-10700KF 1728
Ryzen 7 5800X3D 2118
+22.6%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-10700KF 8220
Ryzen 7 5800X3D 11077
+34.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.66 17.82
Recency 30 April 2020 20 April 2022
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 7 5800X3D has a 52.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 19% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-10700KF in performance tests.


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