Ryzen 5 3600X vs i7-7800X

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.11
Ryzen 5 3600X
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
11.45
+41.2%

Ryzen 5 3600X outperforms Core i7-7800X by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 3600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking935690
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.3218.88
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency5.4811.41
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)7 July 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 3600X has 469% better value for money than i7-7800X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 3600X 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 3600X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066AM4
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 3600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 3600X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 3600X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 3600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 3600X.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes28no 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.

i7-7800X 8.11
Ryzen 5 3600X 11.45
+41.2%

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.

i7-7800X 12883
Ryzen 5 3600X 18185
+41.2%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-7800X 1358
Ryzen 5 3600X 1669
+22.9%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-7800X 6138
Ryzen 5 3600X 7091
+15.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.11 11.45
Recency 26 June 2017 7 July 2019
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen 5 3600X has a 41.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 47.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 3600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7800X in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 3600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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