AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-7500
Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and Intel Core i5-7500 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 3 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 4
- 12 more threads: 16 vs 4
- Around 13% higher clock speed: 4.3 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 12 nm FinFET vs 14 nm
- 3x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2.7x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 7% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2421 vs 2264
- 2.9x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 17533 vs 6025
- Around 8% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1057 vs 975
- 2.3x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 7046 vs 3090
- 2.1x better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 4802 vs 2294
- 7.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 28.998 vs 3.817
- Around 62% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.876 vs 2.393
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 14.816 vs 6.376
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 19 April 2018 vs 3 January 2017 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 8 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 16 vs 4 |
Maximum frequency | 4.3 GHz vs 3.80 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 12 nm FinFET vs 14 nm |
L1 cache | 768 KB vs 256 KB |
L2 cache | 4 MB vs 1 MB |
L3 cache | 16 MB vs 6 MB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2421 vs 2264 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 17533 vs 6025 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1057 vs 975 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 7046 vs 3090 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 4802 vs 2294 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 28.998 vs 3.817 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.876 vs 2.393 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 14.816 vs 6.376 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-7500
- Around 18% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 85°C
- Around 62% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 105 Watt
- Around 30% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 80.035 vs 61.632
- Around 84% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.473 vs 0.257
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 85°C |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 105 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 80.035 vs 61.632 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.473 vs 0.257 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-7500
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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Name | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-7500 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2421 | 2264 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 17533 | 6025 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1057 | 975 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 7046 | 3090 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 4802 | 2294 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 28.998 | 3.817 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 61.632 | 80.035 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.257 | 0.473 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.876 | 2.393 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 14.816 | 6.376 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1582 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2624 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3357 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1582 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2624 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3357 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-7500 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Zen+ | Kaby Lake |
Family | AMD Ryzen Processors | |
Launch date | 19 April 2018 | 3 January 2017 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $329 | $202 |
OPN PIB | YD270XBGAFBOX | |
OS Support | Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit | |
Place in performance rating | 1549 | 1538 |
Price now | $309.89 | $205.11 |
Series | AMD Ryzen 7 Desktop Processors | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
Value for money (0-100) | 16.13 | 11.52 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Processor Number | i5-7500 | |
Status | Launched | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.7 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
Die size | 209.78 mm | |
L1 cache | 768 KB | 256 KB |
L2 cache | 4 MB | 1 MB |
L3 cache | 16 MB | 6 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 12 nm FinFET | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 85°C | 100°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.3 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
Number of cores | 8 | 4 |
Number of threads | 16 | 4 |
Transistor count | 4940 Million | |
Unlocked | ||
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Supported memory frequency | 2933 MHz | |
Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V |
Maximum memory size | 64 GB | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | AM4 | FCLGA1151 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 105 Watt | 65 Watt |
Thermal Solution | Wraith Prism with RGB LED | PCG 2015C (65W) |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 3.0 x16 | 3.0 |
Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Advanced Technologies |
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AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium | ||
AMD SenseMI | ||
AMD StoreMI technology | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x5912 | |
Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | |
Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Max video memory | 64 GB | |
Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 630 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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4K resolution support | ||
Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | |
OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot |