AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Intel Core i7-10700K
69Single-core39.9
57.9Multi-core42
90.6Gaming48
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.4 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+43) and Single-core (+29). Intel Core i7-10700K 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 7800X3D
- Stronger Single-core score: 69 vs 40
- Stronger Multi-core score: 58 vs 42
- Stronger gaming score: 91 vs 48
- 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
- 300% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K
- 41% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 162 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $374 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 229 W+41% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+11% | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+500% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7800X3D | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+59%Top 20% | 1,670Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000+74%Top 20% | 8,600Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,810+39%Top 28% | 1,300Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,800+37%Top 27% | 13,000Top 43% |
| PassMark | 34,500+77%Top 23% | 19,500Top 51% |
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