Core i7-7700 vs Ryzen 5 1500X: which is better

Intel Core i7-7700 (desktop, 2017) against AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (desktop, 2017): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.

Key differences

Ryzen 5 1500X is 5% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 9,060 vs 8,639).
Core i7-7700 is 16% faster per core.
Core i7-7700 is $35 cheaper ($46 vs $81).
Core i7-7700 gives 68% more performance per dollar.
Different sockets (LGA1151 and AM4): they need different motherboards.

Open the full duel

	Core i7-7700	Ryzen 5 1500X
Overall score	12.0	12.6
PassMark CPU Mark	8,639	9,060
Single-thread rating	2,441	2,106
US price	from $46	from $81
Cores	4	4
Threads	8	8
Base clock	3.6 GHz	3.5 GHz
Max boost	4.2 GHz	3.7 GHz
L3 cache	8 MB	16 MB
TDP	65 W	65 W
Max power	65 W	88 W
Memory	DDR4 / DDR3L	DDR4
Memory speed	2400 MT/s	2666 MT/s
PCI Express	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Socket	LGA1151	AM4
Process	14 nm (Intel)	14 nm (GlobalFoundries)
Architecture	Kaby Lake	Zen
Series	7th Gen Core	Ryzen 1000
Release year	2017	2017
Integrated graphics	HD Graphics 630	none

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