Processor

Intel Core i7-10700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

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Verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is 30% faster on the performance index.

The gap is decisive — these are different classes.

Intel Core i7-10700K leads on 0 parameters, AMD Ryzen 7 7700 on 4.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — AMD. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Key differences

Intel Core i7-10700K

Strengths

  • level

Trade-offs

  • Power efficiency
  • Platform freshness
  • Gaming performance

AMD Ryzen 7 7700

Strengths

  • Power efficiency
  • Platform freshness
  • Gaming performance

Trade-offs

  • level

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    96
    130
  • Cores and threads

    8/16
    8/16
  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    65 W
  • Platform freshness

    LGA1200 · DDR4
    AM5 · DDR5
  • L3 cache

    16 MB
    32 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i7-10700KAMD Ryzen 7 7700

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i7-10700KSide BAMD Ryzen 7 7700
Performance index96130better
Cores / threads8/168/16
Base clock3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock5.1 GHz5.3 GHzbetter
L3 cache16 MB32 MBbetter
Power draw (TDP)125 W65 Wbetter
SocketLGA1200AM5
Memory supportDDR4DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Process nodeIntel 14 nmTSMC 5 nm
ReleasedQ2 2020Q1 2023

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