Intel Core i7-10700KF vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700

Processor comparisons   23-03-2021
   Perhaps you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a choice after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i7-10700KF vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700 and understand which is better for games or normal use for video editing, machine learning, rendering, streaming, programming. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or many benchmarks. A careful review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like AIDA64, Prime95, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Furmark, PCMark 10, 3DMark, PassMark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Blender, 7zip, Gears 5, MATLAB, SuperPi, VeraCrypt, RealBench, Handbrake, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Dolphin Emulator, Blender, WPrime, GeekBench 6, 5.2, UserBenchmark.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Rainbow Six Siege
Apex Legends
Overwatch
Death Stranding
Last Man Standing
Fortnite
DOOM: Eternal
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Watch Dogs Legion
Valheim
Fallout 76
Halo Infinite
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Borderlands 3
Grand Theft Auto V
Cyberpunk 2077
Valorant
Red Dead Redemption 2

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 7 1700 or Intel Core i7-10700KF.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-10700KF

55%

Ryzen 7 1700

54%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-10700KF is 1% better than Ryzen 7 1700. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-10700KF

56%

Ryzen 7 1700

54%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Forza Horizon 4, DOTA 2A, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, League of Legends (LOL), Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, NBA 2K20, Horizon Zero Dawn, Control, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Ghostrunner, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Half-Life: Alyx, Hitman 3, Metro Exodus, Monster Hunter World.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	98.8	95.3
Valorant	112.3	108.3
Cyberpunk 2077	62.9	60.6
Apex Legends	105.6	101.8
Call of Duty Warzone	84.2	81.2
Overwatch	91.0	87.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	77.5	74.7
DOOM Eternal	56.2	54.1
Warzone	87.6	84.5
Assassin's Creed	94.3	91.0
Valheim	93.2	89.9

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-10700KF

39%

Ryzen 7 1700

49%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 7 1700 is more energy efficient than the Core i7-10700KF since it has less power consumption: 125W vs. 65W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, streaming, machine learning, video rendering or video editing, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor uses all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-10700KF	AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Cinbench 15 Single-core	228	151
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2344	1403
Cinbench 20 Single-core	524	331
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5292	3189
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1309	954
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	12678	8065

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-10700KF	AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Single-Core	3050	1968
Multi-Core	19573	14629

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-10700KF	AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Single-Core	1464	972
Multi-Core	10628	7152

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in the newest games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i7-10700KF	AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Announcement date	April 01, 2020	March 02, 2017
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1200	AM4
Core name	Comet Lake	Summit Ridge
Architecture	x86	Zen
Generation	10	1
Turbo Frequency	5.1 MHz	3.7 MHz
Frequency	3.8 MHz	3 MHz
Cores	8	8
Threads	16	16
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	6800 millions	3200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	125 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4-2933	DDR4
Max. Memory	128 Gb
Memory Frequency		2667
Memory bandwidth	45.8 GB/s
L1 cache		768KB
L2 cache		4MB
L3 cache	16 MB	16MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		YD1700BBM88AE YD1700BBAEBOX YD1700BBAEMPK

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-10700KF is 21% better than Ryzen 7 1700 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-10700KF is better: 29
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 7 1700 is better: 6
However, it should be realized that the summary data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch the testing video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i7-10700KF and AMD Ryzen 7 1700 before deciding which of the processors to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i7-10700KF - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-10700KF specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 7 1700 specs and review.