Intel vs AMD 2017 - Side-by-Side Comparison

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Side-by-side comparison. Probably one of the most interesting CPU battles in a decade!
Intel versus AMD, Core i7 versus Ryzen 7. Which one is better at gaming and/or rendering?

Systems used:

-- Intel --
Intel Core i7-7700K
CRYORIG A40 Ultimate
MSI Z270 Gaming M7
GIGABYTE GTX 1070 G1 Gaming
G.Skill Flare X 16GB DDR4-3200
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB
DeepCool Quanta DQ650 EVO 650W
Cooler Master Test Bench V1.0
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

-- AMD --
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
CRYORIG A40 Ultimate
ASUS Crosshair VI Hero
GIGABYTE GTX 1070 G1 Gaming
G.Skill Flare X 16GB DDR4-3200
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB
DeepCool Quanta DQ650 EVO 650W
Cooler Master Test Bench V1.0
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

Music:

Big Cars by Silent Partner

[LazerFocus]

They have really done wonders with Ryzen in terms of optimization. Gaming performance is practically on par with the i7 7700k which is a far shot from what it was on release(Like 20-30% behind in most cases). I honestly wouldn't have expected this.

8 Cores 16Threads for 4-6W in the difference over 4C/8T is phenomenal.

[HelihunterX]

I was a Intel Fanboy. But since 2017 i say AMD is the smart peoples choice!

[danield.]

Ryzen runs the games at 25-30% CPU load, while performing on par with the higher clocked 7700K. Truly impressive.

[kimokato]

I still choose the AMD 1700X instead of the Intel Core 7700K. AMD is more affordable, performance in editing programs and how long it has more than 60 FPS in games i'm happy.

[chrisbug]

I think AMD is Still better cause fps are stable and CPU is making less process than intel...

[bonclay]

Surely Best All Round Processor is AMD. And that's the real purposes of Computer. IPC is good but in the long run apps are more fashionable in Interface and needs more memory and processing power, thats where the more core counts. And ppl are more likely into dual monitors these days. Intel need to glue their asses together.

[fernandoaguero]

I always check the comments to see what the experts have to say. Great video btw!

[catfishjenkins]

Some ppl might interpret this as intel being the winner in the fps department but what I see is that low CPU usage for the Ryzen chip compared to intel making it the obvious choice for streamers!

[건박-oy]

Intel:only game (4core..)
AMD:MULTI(play game while opening internet, skype, etc..)

[valdyprawhesmara]

Have bought and built a Ryzen system...never looked back since

The development is fantastic....

[DigIntoGaming]

Thank you for showing CPU values as well. So many people have this misconception that using 100% CPU is a good thing when it clearly isnt! I cant recommend any CPU that has less than 6 cores now simply because if you want to have something like google chrome open when gaming you will max out your CPU in most high end games! Not to mention that Ryzen 1700 is 8 cores 16 threads for only $300, that is an incredible value and will allow you to do many things. From gaming to game development, streaming and video content creation! Its just not worth it to buy an intel CPU for maybe 10 more fps. Great video!

[euddga]

Why many games was tested with dx11? Ryzen have better performance with dx12

[konstantinos]

honestly, the only reason to go with a 7700k is when planning to play at 144hz... but even then you have to delid the thing to keep it under 90 degrees at 5ghz

[sjv]

Awesome comparison... I hope to find time and patiently edit videos like this and upload them... Awesome work...

[GustaCz]

The problem with games is that they're not optimized to use more than 4 cores, this was already issue back when Vishera CPUs came around and that was in 2011, game devs could potentially use the extra cores to lets say, render stuff offscreen, or or just preloading the next location, I don't see this being problematic as mainstream gaming already uses 16GBs or ram.

[Thesinistereyes]

R7 1700 is only 260 dollars on amazon right now

[TheUniversalEyes]

Intel is faster in games, but not by much, but when the Intel is running a game and something else interrupts the game, like for example an application running up more cpu usage, the game stutters and or slows down a little. Hence why less cores and faster core performance is not always better, which is why I should have waited another couple months before I bought a 7700k and went with Ryzen.

[bbsnarky]

Intel has better frame rates for gaming. AMD wins at multi-tasking, editing & live-streaming for better CPU efficiency.
Once you get to over 80 FPS, you really can't notice the difference - even with the average difference of 28 FPS when playing Grand Theft Auto V, you still can't notice the difference...
therefore AMD wins!

[-tq]

It is amazing how these guys came back on the market. They really did a good job. Well done AMD!

[omegasrk]

Intel CPU usage is Higher than AmD And still its not giving so higher FPS than AmD so the winner is AMD make video AMD vs Navida