AMD Ryzen 7 1700 vs Intel Core i7-7700

The AMD Ryzen 7 1700 is the faster processor, scoring 24/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 22/100 for the Intel Core i7-7700 — roughly 9% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy.

Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 1700

24
Gaming score / 100
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Intel

Intel Core i7-7700

22
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Ryzen 7 1700Intel Core i7-7700
Gaming score24/10022/100
Cores / Threads8 / 164 / 8
Boost clock3.70 GHz4.20 GHz
TDP65 W65 W
SocketAM4LGA1151
MSRP$59.00$79.00

AMD Ryzen 7 1700 vs Intel Core i7-7700: which should you buy?

The AMD Ryzen 7 1700 is the faster processor, scoring 24/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 22/100 for the Intel Core i7-7700 — roughly 9% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 better than the Intel Core i7-7700?
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700 is faster for gaming, scoring 24/100 versus 22/100 for the Intel Core i7-7700 (about 9% faster).

Should I buy the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 or the Intel Core i7-7700?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Ryzen 7 1700. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the Intel Core i7-7700 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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