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Core i7-2700K vs Ryzen 5 1400

Core i7-2700K vs Ryzen 5 1400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6135 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 1400

3.2 GHz | 4-core

CHUANGWEI AMD Ryzen 5 1400 R5 1400 3.2 GHz Quad-Core Eight-Thread CPU Processor YD1400BBM4KAE Socket AM4

Buy for $42.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6136 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6135 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 1400

3.2 GHz | 4-core

CHUANGWEI AMD Ryzen 5 1400 R5 1400 3.2 GHz Quad-Core Eight-Thread CPU Processor YD1400BBM4KAE Socket AM4

Buy for $42.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6136 minutes ago

Availability

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Availability
MSRP in USD: $169

CHUANGWEI AMD Ryzen 5 1400 R5 1400 3.2 GHz Quad-Core Eight-Thread CPU Processor YD1400BBM4KAE Socket AM4

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 1400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 1400 is 1996 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K

Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 1400 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 1400

Performs up to 2% better in Fortnite than Core i7-2700K - 220 vs 215 FPS
Up to 52% cheaper than Core i7-2700K - $42.88 vs $89.0
Up to 54% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i7-2700K - $0.19 vs $0.41 per FPS
Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 65 vs 95 Watts

This is a free version of Fortnite.

Fortnite

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

FPS

215

97%

Value, $/FPS

$0.41/FPS

46%

Price, $

$89

48%

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6135 minutes ago

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017

FPS

220

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.19/FPS

100%

Price, $

$42.88

100%

FPS and Value Winner

CHUANGWEI AMD Ryzen 5 1400 R5 1400 3.2 GHz Quad-Core Eight-Thread CPU Processor YD1400BBM4KAE Socket AM4

Buy for $42.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6136 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017

112

FPS

118

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

263

FPS

302

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

79

FPS

110

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

215

FPS

220

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

702

FPS

728

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Single-Core

664

69%

Multi-Core

2264

73%

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017

Single-Core

949

100%

Multi-Core

3098

100%

Intel Core i7-2700K	vs	AMD Ryzen 5 1400
Oct 24th, 2011	Release Date	Apr 11th, 2017
Core i7	Collection	Ryzen 5
Sandy Bridge	Codename	Summit Ridge
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	AMD Socket AM4
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
4	Cores	4
8	Threads	8
3.5 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.2 GHz
3.9 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	3.4 GHz
95 W	TDP	65 W
32 nm	Process Size	14 nm
35.0x	Multiplier	32.0x
Intel HD 3000	Integrated Graphics	None
Yes	Overclockable	Yes

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