The Core i7-7700K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $2335.09 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- Up to 92% cheaper – $206.31 vs $2541.40
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 68% less energy – 91 vs 280 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 128 vs 8 threads
Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€206.31
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.08/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Feb 7th, 2020
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€2541.4
8%
Value, €/FPS
€13.37/FPS
8%
Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
6%
L3 Cache
8 MB
3%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Feb 7th, 2020
Cores
64-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 7th, 2020 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $3,990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Castle Peak |
91 W | Power Consumption | 280 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 64 |
| 8 | Threads | 128 |
4.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 256 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
