We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. Data about your interaction with this site and the ads shown to you may be shared with companies involved in the delivery and/or personalisation of ads on this site and elsewhere online.

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5 7500

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Cpu
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Core i5 7500 Cpu
Intel Core i5 7500
Editiorial reviews
9
4.5 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
75 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
1
1 editorial reviews
Introduction Whenever Intel unveils a new generation of processors, enthusiasts tend to focus on the unlocked multiplier models because they're widely used in high-end gaming systems and provide a better indication of the microarchitecture's maximum performance. It's important to not overlook the non-K series, especially since most consumers feel intimidated by the notion of overclocking their processor beyond the default specification. While overclocking these days is a really simple process, doing it properly requires a patient approach through comprehensive stress testing. Whenever discussing the benefits of overclocking with people, I often get asked about the impact in regards to theRead more
Read editorial reviews
User rating
29
3.9 out of 5
29 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
34
4.1 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

AMD Ryzen 7 2700XAMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Core i5 7500Intel Core i5 7500
Processor socketAM4LGA 1151
Component forPCPC
Operating modes
  • 32-bit
  • 64-bit
64-bit

Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 2700XAMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Core i5 7500Intel Core i5 7500
Clock speed3.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Max turbo speed4.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Number of cores84
Number of threads164
Thermal Design Power (TDP)105.0 W65.0 W
Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in

Integrated Graphics

AMD Ryzen 7 2700XAMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Core i5 7500Intel Core i5 7500
On-board graphics adapternoyes
TypeNot availableIntel HD Graphics 630

Memory

AMD Ryzen 7 2700XAMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Core i5 7500Intel Core i5 7500
Cache16 MB6 MB
Cache typeL3Smart Cache
Memory clock speeds supported by processor2933.0 MHz
  • 1333
  • 1600
  • 2133
  • 2400
Memory types supported by processorDDR4 SDRAM
  • DDR3L SDRAM
  • DDR4 SDRAM
Memory channelsDualDual

Thermals

AMD Ryzen 7 2700XAMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Core i5 7500Intel Core i5 7500
Thermal specification185.0 °F212.0 °F

Features

AMD Ryzen 7 2700XAMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Core i5 7500Intel Core i5 7500
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

          Often compared with Intel Core i5 7500