Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX vs i7-7700

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7700
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.44
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
2022
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
47.63
+776%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX outperforms Core i7-7700 by a whopping 776% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7700 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking116540
Place by popularity40not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.29no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency7.9216.10
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Chagall PRO (2022)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)8 March 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7700 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads864
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3636
L1 cache256 KB2 MB
L2 cache1 MB16 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)128 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data4x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7700 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151WRX8
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7700 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i7-7700 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7700 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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 i7-7700 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s204.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630-
Max video memory64 GB-
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz-
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7700 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7700 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+-
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz-
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz-
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7700 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12-
OpenGL4.5-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7700 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes16128

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.

i7-7700 5.44
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 47.63
+776%

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.

i7-7700 8644
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 75663
+775%

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.

i7-7700 1406
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 2052
+45.9%

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.

i7-7700 4477
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 16740
+274%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.44 47.63
Recency 3 January 2017 8 March 2022
Physical cores 4 32
Threads 8 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 280 Watt

i7-7700 has 330.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX, on the other hand, has a 775.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7700 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7700 is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7700 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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