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Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen 7 3700X

Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen 7 3700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $173.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for $129.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $173.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for $129.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 3700X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 3700X is 915 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7700K.

Advantages of Core i7-7700K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 3700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 3700X

  • Performs up to 2% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-7700K - 193 vs 189 FPS
  • Up to 25% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $129.29 vs $173.17
  • Up to 27% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i7-7700K - $0.67 vs $0.92 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 16 vs 8 threads
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Dirt 5

Dirt 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

189

98%

Value, $/FPS

$0.92/FPS

73%

Price, $

$173.17

74%

Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $173.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

193

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.67/FPS

100%

Price, $

$129.29

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for $129.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

95%

Multi-Core

5105

63%

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1654

100%

Multi-Core

8102

100%

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo

Core i7-7700K

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo

Ryzen 7 3700X

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Kaby LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
8Threads
16
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
91 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
42.0x
Multiplier36.0x
HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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