Athlon 64 X2 4800+ vs i7-7700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7700K
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 91 Watt
6.07
+1312%
Athlon 64 X2 4800+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.43

Core i7-7700K outperforms Athlon 64 X2 4800+ by a whopping 1312% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7700K and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4800+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11002976
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.43no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)2x Athlon 64 (Desktop)
Power efficiency6.310.63
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$339no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7700K and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4800+ basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed4.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s1000 MHz
Multiplier42no data
L1 cache64K (per core)256K
L2 cache256K (per core)512K
L3 cache8 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data220 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data233 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7700K and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4800+ compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151939
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7700K and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4800+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i7-7700K and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4800+ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7700K and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4800+ are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7700K and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4800+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4no data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7700K and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4800+ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7700K and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4800+ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7700K and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4800+ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7700K and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4800+.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-7700K 6.07
+1312%
Athlon 64 X2 4800+ 0.43

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-7700K 9648
+1321%
Athlon 64 X2 4800+ 679

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i7-7700K 10156
+465%
Athlon 64 X2 4800+ 1798

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.07 0.43
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 65 Watt

i7-7700K has a 1311.6% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

Athlon 64 X2 4800+, on the other hand, has 40% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 4800+ in performance tests.


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