AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs Intel Core i5-7500
74.9Single-core27.9
61.2Multi-core23.8
66.6Gamingspec-based23.1
18 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-7500
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.6 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+47) and multi-core (+37). Intel Core i5-7500 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 24
- 700% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 1 MB
- 508% higher PassMark: 36,500 vs 6,000
- 433% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 6 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-7500
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $399
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+300% | 4 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+32% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+42% | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+433% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780+116%Top 30% | 1,290Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000+371%Top 28% | 3,400Bottom 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970+84%Top 27% | 1,070Bottom 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500+394%Top 29% | 3,950Bottom 9% |
| PassMark | 36,500+508%Top 32% | 6,000Bottom 6% |
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