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AMD Ryzen 7 1700 vs Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 1700 vs Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700 p-core boost clock compared
They are built to different briefs, and p-core boost clock shows it, AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.7 GHz against Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700 4.8 GHz. Measured rather than claimed: in Blender Cycles (CPU) the Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700 returns 158 against 117 over 46 runs, a 26% lead. L2 cache runs the same way, 4 MB on the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 versus 2 MB on the Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700, another win for AMD Ryzen 7 1700. AMD Ryzen 7 1700 also leads on pcie lanes, 20 on the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 versus 16 on the Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700.
Who each one is for
Take the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 for buyers specifically wanting genuine first-generation Zen 8-core capability at an efficient power draw. Avoid it for buyers prioritizing per-core performance, later Zen generations offer meaningfully better single-threaded results. it is not built for enthusiasts wanting to overclock, the unlocked i7-10700K offers that flexibility. It is equally the pick for gaming and productivity desktop builds wanting near-i7-10700K performance at a lower power draw without overclocking.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and tdp are identical here. They match on 9 further specifications as well.
Which is cheaper, AMD Ryzen 7 1700 or Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700?
They cost within a few percent of each other, $323 versus $329 when we last looked.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 and Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700 differ on p-core base clock?
Yes. P-Core Base Clock reads 3 GHz on the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 versus 2.9 GHz on the Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700.
Is the L3 Cache the same on the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 and Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700?
It is. Both are listed at 16 MB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- AMD
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- Intel
Product Line
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- Ryzen 7
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- Core i7
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- Desktop
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- Desktop
Model Number
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 1700
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 10700
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- Summit Ridge
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- Comet Lake
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 2017
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 2020
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 65 W
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 65 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- None
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- Desktop
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- Zen, Ryzen 1000 Series
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- Comet Lake
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- AM4
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- FCLGA1200
Socket Status
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- End of Life
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 14 nm
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 14 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 8
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 8
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 8
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 8
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 0
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 16
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 16
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- Yes
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 3 GHz
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 2.9 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 3.7 GHz
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 4.8 GHz
L2 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 4 MBBest
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 2 MB-50%
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 16 MB
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 16 MB
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 65 W
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 65 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- DDR4-2666
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- DDR4-2933
Max Memory Speed
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 2666 MT/sBest
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 4 MT/s
Memory Channels
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 2
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 2
ECC Support
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- No
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- No
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- No
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- Yes
PCIe Generation
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 3.0
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- PCIe 3.0
PCIe Lanes
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 20
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 16-20%
Launch MSRP
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- $329
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- $323
Retail Availability
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- Retail
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- Retail
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (CPU)
- AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- 117-26%
- Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700
- 158Best
Blender 4.5, Blender Open Data (CC0). Median of monster + junkshop + classroom, combined samples/min.
Renders a 3D scene using every core. Shows speed for 3D and rendering work, not gaming.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 1700 if you want the higher L2 cache (4 MB vs 2 MB), the higher L3 cache (16 MB vs 16 MB) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose 10700 if you want the higher blender cycles (CPU) (158 vs 117).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Ryzen 7 1700 | Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10700 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $329.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $323.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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