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AMD Ryzen 7 1700 vs Intel Core i7-5820K

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AMDRyzen 7 1700IntelCore i7-5820K
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2017August 2014
Cores and clocks
Cores86
Threads1612
Base clock3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
L3 cache16 MB15 MB
CoresZen; Summit Ridge; eight cores with simultaneous multithreading, arranged in two four-core CPU complexes (KitGuru).Haswell-E; six cores with Hyper-Threading; unlocked multiplier and lack of integrated graphics confirmed by exact-model reviews
ClocksAMD SenseMI and XFR; unlocked for overclocking. KitGuru measured 3.75 GHz single-core XFR under suitable cooling; the main boost figure is AMD's published 3.7 GHz.–
Cache768 KB L1; 4 MB L2; 16 MB L3.–
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsNoNo
GraphicsNo integrated graphics; a separate graphics card is required.–
Platform
SocketAM4LGA2011-v3
Base power65 W140 W
UnlockedYesYes
Cooler in the boxYesNo
Memory supportDDR4; two channels; up to 2667 MT/s.Up to 64 GB; four channels; DDR4-1600/1866/2133; maximum bandwidth 68 GB/s; no ECC support
PCIePCIe 3.0 x16.28 CPU lanes; PCIe 3.0
Chipsets–X99 and LGA2011-v3, as distinguished by Intel's Core i7 comparison chart and exact-model reviews. August release month follows Intel's 29 August family availability notice and contemporary exact-model stock coverage; an exact maker-SKU first-sale day was not established.
Process14nm.22 nm; package size 52.5 × 45 mm
CoolerAMD Wraith Spire included, as confirmed in the original AMD launch table; maximum operating temperature 95°C.Intel explicitly excludes a fan and heatsink from the boxed product; a separate cooler is required

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