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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-7820X vs Ryzen 7 7700X

The Core i7-7820X is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 7700X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $110.00 more expensive!

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$349.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 50% more expensive – $349.99 vs $239.99

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$239.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 81% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 4 months newer
Up to 50% cheaper – $239.99 vs $349.99
Up to 172% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-7820X

222FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

263FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i7-7820X

153FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

178FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-7820X

205FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

224FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-7820X

224FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

410FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-7820X

597FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

790FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-7820X

522FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

572FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i7-7820X

922FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

1079FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-7820X

625FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

827FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i7-7820X

30%

Ryzen 7 7700X

69%

Ryzen 7 7700X ranks 39 points higher.

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L3 Cachehelp

11 MB

32 MB

Ryzen 7 7700X has 21 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-7820X

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X has a 25% higher base clock.

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Core i7-7820X

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X

5.4 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X boosts 20% higher.

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Core i7-7820X

140W

Ryzen 7 7700X

105W

Ryzen 7 7700X draws 35W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-7820X

$349.99

Ryzen 7 7700X

$239.99

Ryzen 7 7700X is $110.00 cheaper.

Core i7-7820XRyzen 7 7700X

LGA2066

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AM5

Skylake-X

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Raphael

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Radeon Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-7820X or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X. It's 130% faster than the Core i7-7820X on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700X than Core i7-7820X?expand_more

130% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-7820X or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-7820X scores 30/100, Ryzen 7 7700X scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-7820X or Ryzen 7 7700X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-7820X or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.