Ryzen 7 5700X vs FX-770K

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Aggregate performance score

FX-770K
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.93
Ryzen 7 5700X
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
16.78
+769%

Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms FX-770K by a whopping 769% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-770K and Ryzen 7 5700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1966396
Place by popularitynot in top-10026
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data41.26
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.8124.42
Architecture codenameKaveri (2014−2015)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release dateDecember 2014 (10 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-770K and Ryzen 7 5700X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cache256K64K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB512K (per core)
L3 cacheno data32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm7 nm
Die size245 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C95 °C
Number of transistors2,411 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on FX-770K and Ryzen 7 5700X 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
SocketFM2+AM4
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-770K and Ryzen 7 5700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-770K and Ryzen 7 5700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-770K and Ryzen 7 5700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR4-3200

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-770K and Ryzen 7 5700X.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

FX-770K 1.93
Ryzen 7 5700X 16.78
+769%

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.

FX-770K 3060
Ryzen 7 5700X 26650
+771%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.93 16.78
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 28 nm 7 nm

Ryzen 7 5700X has a 769.4% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 300% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 5700X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-770K in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-770K and Ryzen 7 5700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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