Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Core i7-7800X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.33
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
16.44
+97.4%

Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperforms Core i7-7800X by an impressive 97% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking838360
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.88no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Phoenix (Zen 4)
Release date26 June 2017 (6 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$389no data
Current price$291 (0.7x MSRP)no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7800X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA2066FP8
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. 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+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 Z1 Extreme are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
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 Z1 Extreme. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth77 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 780M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes2820

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 8.33
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 16.44
+97.4%

Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperforms Core i7-7800X by 97% based on our aggregated benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-7800X 12882
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25422
+97.3%

Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperforms Core i7-7800X by 97% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-7800X 1347
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2210
+64.1%

Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperforms Core i7-7800X by 64% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-7800X 6125
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 9675
+58%

Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperforms Core i7-7800X by 58% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.33 16.44
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 15 Watt

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7800X in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7800X is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7800X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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