Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X vs Core i7-7820X
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Core i7-7820X
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7820X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($198) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+30%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($198) |
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 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X and Core i7-7820X
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,959 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-7820X
The Core i7-7820X 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,171 points. Launch price was $599.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X and Core i7-7820X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-7820X — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-7820X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-7820X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X scores 16,959 against the Core i7-7820X's 17,171 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-7820X. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X vs 11 MB (total) on the Core i7-7820X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+45% | 11 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 16,959 | 17,171+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,255 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,243 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-7820X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X) / not specified (Core i7-7820X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X targets Workstation.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Core i7-7820X debuted at $599. At current prices ($150 vs $198), the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is $48 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X delivers 113.1 pts/$ vs 86.7 pts/$ for the Core i7-7820X — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X the 26.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-45% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-24% | $198 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1+30% | 86.7 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2017 |
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