Ryzen 5 5600H vs i7-7820X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7820X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
11.22
+1.1%

Core i7-7820X outperforms Ryzen 5 5600H by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 5600H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking709721
Place by popularitynot in top-10042
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.55no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000)
Power efficiency7.3122.49
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)12 January 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$599no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 5600H 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3633
L1 cache512 KB384 KB
L2 cache8 MB3 MB
L3 cache11 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Maximum core temperature99 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 5600H 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)no data
SocketFCLGA2066FP6
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 5600H. 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+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 5600H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 5600H 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 i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 5600H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 5600H.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes28no data

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.

i7-7820X 11.22
+1.1%
Ryzen 5 5600H 11.10

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.

i7-7820X 17168
+1.1%
Ryzen 5 5600H 16986

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.

i7-7820X 1431
Ryzen 5 5600H 1600
+11.8%

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.

i7-7820X 7877
+36.5%
Ryzen 5 5600H 5769

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.22 11.10
Recency 30 May 2017 12 January 2021
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 45 Watt

i7-7820X has a 1.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5600H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 211.1% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 5600H.

Note that Core i7-7820X is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 5600H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 5600H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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