AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i7-8700
78.6Single-core35.3
70.5Multi-core33.3
83.3Gamingspec-based37.9
18 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 79001 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.1 to 35, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+43) and multi-core (+37). Intel Core i7-8700 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 9 7900
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 71 vs 33
- 700% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 2 MB
- 433% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 12 MB
- 269% higher PassMark: 48,013 vs 13,000
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $429
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24+100% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+17% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+700% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+433% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+99%Top 19% | 1,500Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,725+146%Top 28% | 6,400Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,966+60%Top 26% | 1,230Bottom 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,776+195%Top 21% | 8,400Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 48,013+269%Top 20% | 13,000Bottom 21% |
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