AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs Intel Core i9-10900K
74.9Single-core41.9
61.2Multi-core48.2
66.6Gaming54.6
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X4 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.6 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+33) and Multi-core (+13). Intel Core i9-10900K 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 42
- Stronger Multi-core score: 61 vs 48
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 55
- 220% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 83% higher iGPU clock: 2,200 MHz vs 1,200 MHz
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- 76% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 142 W
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 250 W+76% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+22% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+2% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+220% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+83% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780+61%Top 17% | 1,730Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000+54%Top 16% | 10,400Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970+47%Top 19% | 1,340Top 52% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500+20%Top 21% | 16,300Top 30% |
| PassMark | 36,500+54%Top 22% | 23,700Top 40% |
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