What amd is comparable to i7

In this AMD Ryzen 7 vs Intel Core i7 comparison review, we will start with the vital statistics. CPU benchmarks often offer an insight into how good a processor is when compared with another. But the thing with AMD Ryzen 7 and Intel Core i7 processor families is that they are almost equally matched in terms of performance. Therefore, this post goes into a few practical details on how these two processors work when you actually use them in real life.

AMD Ryzen 7 vs Intel Core i7: Vital Statistics

The AMD Ryzen 7 has eight cores and so does the Intel Core i7. Both have eight cores with 16 threads. The Intel base speed is 3.6 GHz, whereas the Ryzen has 3.8 GHz. As for the Peak Boost (Dual/All Core), Intel caps at 5.0/4.6 GHz, whereas Ryzen reaches 4.7 GHz. And in terms of architecture, Intel uses Cypress Cover, while Ryzen is Zen 3. For the iGPU, Intel has the UHD Graphics 750 Xe 32EU, but the iGPU is not applicable for the Ryzen. For L3, Intel has16MB where Ryzen has 32MB.

As you can see, this doesn’t tell you a whole lot about how each CPU performs when installed on the computer. But looking at statistics, it appears that they should work about the same. Going forward, we will highlight a few differences, and how they are potentially are negligible. Fundamentally, it is no different to comparing different types of mineral water – i.e. they are far more similar than different. 

How Does Each Processor Affect Battery Performance?

Power consumption on a laptop will often depend upon the following factors:

• What you are using the device for.
• Your operating system and software you run.
• Other hardware components.

Looking at it as a processor-only basis, here is how things stack up:

The Intel Core i7 is better by some margin if you undertake simple tasks like watching a movie on your device. It seems that Intel knows how to knock it down a gear when it comes to simpler less-processor-heavy tasks. The Intel Core i7 beats AMD Ryzen 7, and in fact, even the Ryzen 5 beats it on saving battery power.

However, if you were doing something processor-heavy, then the amount of battery power used will sort of even out. The Intel Core i7 will still have a slight edge, but not by much.

AMD Ryzen 7 vs Intel Core i7: Gaming Performance

When it comes to AMD Ryzen 7 vs Intel Core i7, it was a poor showing in terms of modern-gen gaming. Some newer Ryzen laptops are good for gaming, but as for these processors alone, they are not ideal for gaming without further hardware additions.

Neither of these processors is very good at running modern games. They will both perform adequately with the older sorts of games you find on websites like GOG. They are also especially good at running mobile/freemium games where high graphics are not required, but where lots of processing needs to be done.

A good example of this is Fallout Shelter. In this game, the graphics are fine using both of these processors. But as you progress through the game and gain nearly 200 dwellers, many CPUs start to struggle. In the case of the AMD Ryzen 7 and Intel Core i7, both did just fine, however. Added dwellers were only demanding more processing work and did not require higher graphics.

Considering modern-gen games, these processors are not up to scratch. It takes a lot of effort to get a game like Far Cry 5, for example, to run. And even though the AMD Ryzen 7 wins out slightly with all the settings turned down, it is not worth the effort trying to play modern games banking on the processor alone. Instead, your GPU is far more important. Especially if you are a laptop gamer, it would make sense to pick a model with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics, for example. RTX 3080 will give a great boost to either processor and optimize its gaming performance. And PC gamers should look into buying an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 video card for their gaming rig.

Somehow the Ryzen falls behind just slightly in this case. Core/thread count and clock speeds are big factors here. Both processors should theoretically be equal, but in practice, they seem to differ.

For example, if you were using programs like Inkscape, Handbrake, and even GIMP, then Intel seems to perform ever so slightly better every time. However, if you were rendering with a processor-heavy program like Blender.org, then the Ryzen seems to get the job done a little quicker.

There are no doubt some good reasons why this is the case, but the reasons don’t matter. What matters is how these processors perform with real-world use. In the cold light of day, it seems that these two processors are equal for all but a few minor differences. So choosing between the Intel Core i7 vs AMD Ryzen 7 would ultimately depend on the line of work you do and how you use your computer day-to-day.

In Conclusion

So is the Intel Core i7 processor faster than the AMD Ryzen 7? We cannot definitively say. For certain tasks, Ryzen 7 can outperform Intel and vice versa. But if you need a good basic computer, both will work out just fine or may even be overkill. And if you are not happy with your current device, maybe it is time to upgrade or trade up? Perhaps you should submit your used laptop for sale at Gadget Salvation? Just an idea to consider.

As the battle between AMD and Intel continues to heat up, we’re constantly receiving questions about choosing between the two. One of our recent inquiries is: “What is an AMD equivalent to Intel Core i7?”

Well, the answer is that the AMD equivalent to the intel core i7 series is the Ryzen 7. The Ryzen 7 series is AMD’s high-end line of processors and competes directly with Intel’s i7-series.

These powerful processors are designed for heavy multitasking, extreme gaming, and content creation. They have 8 cores & 16 threads, and their frequencies range from 3.6GHz to more than 4.0GHz (with boost).

Let’s see these two different series of processors, what they can do, and then compare their specs.

Intel Core I7 AMD Equilevant

As we already mentioned, the Ryzen 7 is the AMD equivalent to i7. Both Intel i7s and AMD Ryzen 7s are high-end, octa-core processors with eight cores and 16 threads.

But not all Intel Core i7 and Ryzen 7 processors are the same. When you compare two series processors, you should also consider the generation of both CPUs.

You should compare CPUs from the same generations in order to get a realistic comparison. If you’re comparing a Ryzen 7 5000 with an 11th-generation Intel Core i7 7700, you should take into consideration that the Ryzen 7 was released earlier than the 11th-generation Intel Core i7, so it won’t be that powerful.

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What is the Intel Corei7?

Intel Core i7 is a high-end processor series created by Intel. It started back in 2008 and has been a huge success ever since. Currently, we are on the 12th generation of the i7, which means that Intel improved and enhanced its processors with every new generation.

With that being said, Intel has fallen behind in the race with AMD Ryzen lately with regard to performance. But we are going to talk more in-depth about that later.

What is Ryzen 7?

Ryzen 7 series is the AMD equivalent to the Intel Core i7. It’s a high-end line of processors that has been around since 2017, and it seems like it will be here for a while.

The Ryzen 7 CPUs have 8 cores and 16 threads. They have a greater number of cores than Intel i7 CPUs and a higher CPU clock rate.

This makes them ideal for gaming, streaming, and content creation. They have extreme overclocking capabilities, and this is another thing that differentiates them from the i7s.

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Intel i7 vs. AMD Ryzen 7

Now that you know the basics of both AMD Ryzen 7 and the Intel Core i7 series, it’s time to compare them. We are going to talk about the differences between these CPUs, their characteristics, and what they are good for.

 1. MOSFET Technology Node

The MOSFET technology node is a technology that describes the size of a transistor. In simple words, it’s basically the size of a transistor in a CPU or in another component.

The smaller the transistor, the faster it operates and consumes less power. As you can imagine, this technology node is extremely important for processors since they are voltage-powered units.

Intel uses the 14nm technology MOSFET node, and AMD uses the 7nm+ technology node.

But why should you care?

CPUs are basically made up of thousands of small transistors; the smaller the distance between the transistors, the more transistors you can fit in a certain area.

This means less heat, less power consumption, more computing power, and overall better performance.

The Intel Core i7 CPUs are still on the 14nm MOSFET technology node, while AMD Ryzen 7 CPUs are on the latest 7nm+ technology node. This means that the new generation of Ryzen processors is better than the i7s in this respect.

2. Smart Access Memory

Smart Access Memory is a technology developed by AMD that allows CPUs to use the full VRAM memory of the GPU.

Without the Smart Access Memory, only 256MB of your GPU’s VRAM can be used by the CPU at a time. As you can understand, this technology improves the performance of CPU operations on graphics cards.

This will mean better and more stable CPU gaming performance, but only if your GPU has enough VRAM to support this feature.

To use this feature, you should have an all-AMD build. A Radeon RX 6000 series GPU and a Radeon 5000 CPU are the minimum requirements to use the Smart Access Memory technology.

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3. Thunderbolt

In collaboration with Apple, Intel developed Thunderbolt protocol for high-speed data transfers. This protocol uses the standard USB Type connector and enables data transfer rates of 10Gbps.

It is already used in Mac devices, but if you want to use this technology in your Windows PC, you need to have an Intel motherboard with an Intel CPU, so if you go for a Ryzen build, thunderbolt won’t be an option.

4. Price

For a lot of years, Intel has had almost complete control of the CPU market. That’s why their products were overpriced compared to AMD CPUs. But this has changed in the past few years after AMD released Ryzen processors and began competing with Intel.

The demand for AMD Ryzen CPUs has increased, and thus the price has gone up. This is why, regarding the performance per price ratio, Intel processors offer better value for money.

5. PCIe 4.0

As you know, PCIe 4.0 is the latest version of the PCI standard, and it is two times faster than the previous PCIe 3.0.

While AMD Ryzen CPUs support PCIe 4.0 from the Ryzen 3000 generation, Intel CPUs started supporting this technology in their 11th generation. To know if your Intel 11th gen CPU supports PCIe 4.0, you should look for the code name “Rocket Lake” in the specs.

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Top Ryzen 7 CPUs

Ryzen 7 5800

Ryzen 7 5800 is a high-end CPU that has 8 cores and 16 threads. It’s a generation 5 Ryzen CPU that has a base clock of 3.8GHz and a turbo boost clock of 4.7GHz. There are several versions of the Ryzen 7 5800:

Ryzen 7 5800x

This is the most powerful version of the Ryzen 7 5800 lineup. The X indicates that this is an “X” series processor, one of the fastest series. It has a higher clock speed than the other versions, has an unlocked multiplier, and can be overclocked.

Ryzen 7 5800G

The G in this model name stands for graphics, meaning that this version has a built-in graphics processor. It also has 8 cores and 16 threads like the 5800X. The clock speed is 3.8GHz and can be overclocked to 4.6Ghz.

Ryzen 7 5800H

This is the most powerful version of the Ryzen 7 5800 series. It has 8 cores and 16 threads like the 5800X; when it comes to CPU frequency, it gives you a base clock speed that can be overclocked to 4.4Ghz.

Ryzen 7 3800X

Ryzen 7 3800X is an older generation CPU (3rd gen) that has 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 3.9GHz and an XFR boost clock of 4.2.

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Top Intel i7 CPUs

Intel Core i7-11700

This is the 11th generation i7, and it has 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 2.5GHz, and the turbo boost clock is 4.9Ghz. If you want more power, the Intel i711700K is a more powerful version of this CPU and has a base clock of 3.6GHz, and can be overclocked to 5.0GHz.

Intel Core i7 11800H

This is one of the most powerful CPUs of the 11th generation, and it has 8 cores and 16 threads like all other Core i7 CPUs. Its base clock is 2.3GHz, and the turbo boost clock is 4.6Ghz.

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Intel i7 and AMD Ryzen 7 CPUs Benchmark

If you want more than the specs of these CPUs, you can check the table below to see the benchmark scores :

As you can see from the table above, the most powerful CPU is the Ryzen 7 5800x (I won’t count the 12th gen Intel i7 12700K cause there is no AMD equivalent out there yet), but with regard to performance to price ratio Intel i7 11700K does better.

In general, the Ryzen 7 5000 series performs better in single and multi-core than the Intel Core i7 CPUs as they have better benchmark scores than the Intel Core i7 CPUs. But with regard to performance per price ratio, Intel i7 11th gen CPUs offer the best value for money.

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Conclusion

We have covered a lot of things in this article! We have discussed the equivalent AMD processor to Intel i7 CPUs and the differences between Intel i7 and AMD Ryzen CPUs regarding the number of cores, threads, clock speeds, etc.

Now it is your turn to make a choice; think about your budget, the purpose of the PC you are planning to build, and make a choice regarding these two great lines of CPUs.

Thanks for reading; I hope you liked this article! If you have more questions, please leave them in the comments section below.

Nick Ryley, is a computer architect and the owner of The Pc Geekz. His love to play games got him interested in computers in the first place. He wanted to be able to build a gaming PC that could run all the latest games at max settings and this has him pursuing a major in computer architecture!

He started this blog to help people out and answer some of the most common questions about computer building