Intel Core i7-7700 vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i7-7700 vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 and understand which is better for games or normal use for streaming, rendering, machine learning, programming, video editing. Here is useful information from various benchmarks or real video editing and streaming tests. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like Blender, VeraCrypt, MATLAB, AIDA64, RealBench, Handbrake, UserBenchmark, 3DMark, Gears 5, 7zip, PCMark 10, PassMark, Blender, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Prime95, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Dolphin Emulator, WPrime, Furmark, SuperPi, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Cinebench 23 (20, 15).
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 or Intel Core i7-7700.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i7-7700

52%

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

54%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is 3% better than Core i7-7700. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-7700

53%

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

53%

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

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	94.1	94.0
Valorant	106.9	106.8
Cyberpunk 2077	59.9	59.8
Apex Legends	100.5	100.4
Call of Duty Warzone	80.2	80.1
Overwatch	86.6	86.5
Red Dead Redemption 2	73.8	73.7
DOOM Eternal	53.5	53.4
Warzone	83.4	83.3
Assassin's Creed	89.8	89.7
Valheim	88.7	88.6

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 amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. 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 i7-7700

59%

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

54%

To make a finishing resolution 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 Core i7-7700 is more energy efficient than the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 as it consumes less power: 65W vs. 65W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. 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 turns on all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum performance. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-7700	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Cinbench 15 Single-core	186	172
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	901	1347
Cinbench 20 Single-core	414	442
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	2138	2976
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1115	1145
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	4329	7928

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

	Intel Core i7-7700	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Single-Core	2460	2281
Multi-Core	8664	13702

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

	Intel Core i7-7700	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Single-Core	1162	1059
Multi-Core	5965	5863

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 later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in new games. It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-7700	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Announcement date	October 01, 2016	April 01, 2018
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	LGA1151	AM4
Core name	Kaby Lake	Pinnacle Ridge
Architecture	x86	Zen 2
Generation	7	2
Turbo Frequency	4.2 MHz	3.9 MHz
Frequency	3.6 MHz	3.4 MHz
Cores	4	6
Threads	8	12
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	12 nm
Transistors count	2460 millions	3600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V	DDR4
Max. Memory	64 Gb
Memory Frequency		2933
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache		576KB
L2 cache		3MB
L3 cache	8 MB	16MB
Overclocking	Yes	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		YD260BBBM6IAF YD260BBBAFMPK

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-7700 is 5% better than Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 has 2 more core than Core i7-7700. 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 i7-7700 is better: 22
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is better: 14
However, it should be understood that all the data in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i7-7700 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 before making a selection which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

• Intel Core i7-7700 specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 specs and review.