Ryzen 5 5625U vs i7-7800X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.11
Ryzen 5 5625U
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
9.38
+15.7%

Ryzen 5 5625U outperforms Core i7-7800X by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 5625U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking935816
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.31no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000)
Power efficiency5.4859.14
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)6 January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 5625U 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data180 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data10,700 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 5625U 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
SocketFCLGA2066FP6
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 5625U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 5625U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 5625U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 5625U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon RX Vega 7 ( - 1800 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 5625U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes2816

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.

i7-7800X 8.11
Ryzen 5 5625U 9.38
+15.7%

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.

i7-7800X 12883
Ryzen 5 5625U 14899
+15.6%

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.

i7-7800X 1357
Ryzen 5 5625U 1589
+17.1%

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.

i7-7800X 6138
+11.4%
Ryzen 5 5625U 5512

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.11 9.38
Recency 26 June 2017 6 January 2022
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen 5 5625U has a 15.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 833.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 5625U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7800X in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7800X is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 5625U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 5625U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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