Core i7-7800X vs Ryzen 5 4680U
Core i7-7800X
Ryzen 5 4680U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i7-7800X is positioned at rank #551 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7800X
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-7800X | Ryzen 5 4680U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($254) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-7800X | Ryzen 5 4680U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($254) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 4680U
Core i7-7800X
The Core i7-7800X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 12,963 points. Launch price was $383.
Ryzen 5 4680U
The Ryzen 5 4680U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,959 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-7800X and Ryzen 5 4680U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-7800X versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4680U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-7800X uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 4680U uses Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7800X scores 12,963 against the Ryzen 5 4680U's 12,959 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-7800X. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Core i7-7800X vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4680U.
| Feature | Core i7-7800X | Ryzen 5 4680U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+59% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB (total)+3% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 12,963 | 12,959 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 6,897 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,114 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,951 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-7800X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 4680U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-7800X | Ryzen 5 4680U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Core i7-7800X) / not specified (Ryzen 5 4680U).
| Feature | Core i7-7800X | Ryzen 5 4680U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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