Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen 7 2700X
The Ryzen 7 2700X is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 7 2700X is 3% faster (36 vs 35).
- Cores: Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i7-7700K 91 W, Ryzen 7 2700X 105 W; the Core i7-7700K delivers 12% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 7 2700X is 1 year newer (2018 vs 2017).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i7-7700K | Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 35 | 36 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 7th Gen | AMD Ryzen 2000 |
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 91 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |