Ryzen 7 5700X vs i7-7820X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7820X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
10.81
Ryzen 7 5700X
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
16.79
+55.3%

Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms Core i7-7820X by an impressive 55% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 7 5700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking714383
Place by popularitynot in top-10023
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.3639.02
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency7.3124.45
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$599$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5700X has 1061% better value for money than i7-7820X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 7 5700X 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 speed3.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache11 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data81 mm2
Maximum core temperature99 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 7 5700X 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
SocketFCLGA2066AM4
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 7 5700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-51286x 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
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 7 5700X 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 7 5700X 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 7 5700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-3200
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/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 7 5700X.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes2820

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 10.81
Ryzen 7 5700X 16.79
+55.3%

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 17165
Ryzen 7 5700X 26665
+55.3%

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 1427
Ryzen 7 5700X 2146
+50.4%

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 7872
Ryzen 7 5700X 9723
+23.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.81 16.79
Recency 26 June 2017 4 April 2022
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 7 5700X has a 55.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 115.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7820X in performance tests.


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