i7-990X EE vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
10.00
+131%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 outperforms Core i7-990X EE by a whopping 131% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core i7-990X EE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7831373
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7Core i7 (Desktop)
Power efficiency14.033.04
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Gulftown (2010−2011)
Release date19 September 2018 (6 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core i7-990X EE 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 speed3.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.73 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s6400 MHz
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache96K (per core)no data
L2 cache512K (per core)no data
L3 cache16 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography12 nm32 nm
Die size192 mm2no data
Number of transistors4,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core i7-990X EE 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
SocketSocket AM4LGA-1366
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core i7-990X EE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core i7-990X EE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core i7-990X EE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelno data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth46.933 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core i7-990X EE.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no 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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 10.00
+131%
i7-990X EE 4.33

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 15300
+131%
i7-990X EE 6624

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.00 4.33
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 12 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 130 Watt

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has a 130.9% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, a 166.7% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-990X EE in performance tests.


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