Intel Core i7-7700K VS AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads4.2GHz
Base Clock91W
TDPIntel Core i7-7700K
VS
amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Intel Core i7-7700K
4/8 Cores 4.2GHz N/A Jan 2017
Intel Core i7-7700K
N/A • Jan 2017
VS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
$249 • Apr 2017
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6/12 Cores 3.6GHz Apr 2017
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-7700K | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 42 X | 36 X |
| TDP | 91 W | 95 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 96 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | HD 630 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i7 (Kaby Lake) | Ryzen 5 (Zen (Summit Ridge)) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |
| Die Size | N/A | 213 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 4800 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
1216 (+18%)
Intel Core i7-7700K
1029
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Multi Core Performance
5902
Intel Core i7-7700K
7081 (+20%)
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
1516 (+30%)
Intel Core i7-7700K
1170
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Multi Core Performance
5290 (+5%)
Intel Core i7-7700K
5061
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
9656
Intel Core i7-7700K
13068 (+35%)
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
85.49 FPS
Intel Core i7-7700K
104.82 FPS (+23%)
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Comparison in Games (95 benchmarks)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
8 2026 • Action, Adventure, RPG CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
1080p
| ultra
Intel Core i7-7700K (+56%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 84 FPS
MIN 76 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i7-7700K (+56%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 84 FPS
MIN 76 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
Intel Core i7-7700K (+56%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 84 FPS
MIN 76 FPS
Winner
Loser
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
7 2026 • Action, Adventure Asobo Studio
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+62%)
MAX 107 FPS
MIN 92 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 66 FPS
MIN 59 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+62%)
MAX 107 FPS
MIN 92 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 66 FPS
MIN 59 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+62%)
MAX 107 FPS
MIN 92 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 66 FPS
MIN 59 FPS
Winner
Loser
The Sinking City 2
7.5 2026 • Action, Adventure Frogwares
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
Winner
Loser
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
8 2026 • Action, Adventure Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft India, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+8%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 65 FPS
MIN 58 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+8%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 65 FPS
MIN 58 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+8%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 65 FPS
MIN 58 FPS
Winner
Loser
007 First Light
8 2026 • Action, Adventure IO Interactive A/S
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+25%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 75 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 71 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+25%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 75 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 71 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+25%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 75 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 71 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Winner
Loser
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
8 2026 • Action, Adventure KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
1080p
| high
Intel Core i7-7700K (+27%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 41 FPS
MIN 35 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i7-7700K (+27%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
MAX 41 FPS
MIN 35 FPS
Winner
Loser
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It's a Tie!
Based on 94 benchmarks across 80 games
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Avg FPS
Intel Core i7-7700K
VS
0%
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Avg FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Intel Core i7-7700K
INTEL • 4/8 • 4.2GHz
0
Wins
0
Avg FPS
111
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
AMD • 6/12 • 3.6GHz
0
Wins
0
Avg FPS
89
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
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