AMD Ryzen 7 1700X Slays Intel’s Core i7-5960X In Latest Performance Test Plus It’s Way Cheaper Too

The latest leak reveals a CinebenchR15 test that pit the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X against Intel's core i7-5960X. Both CPUs have similar specs having 8 cores and 16 threads but the AMD chipset has proven its superiority clocking faster in both single and multi-thread performance. This excellent performance comes at an affordable price reportedly retailing at $389 compared to Intel's $1,000 price tag. For gamers, it looks clear which CPU they will most likely choose in terms of price and performance points.

Among all the 17 SKUs that AMD is expected to launch on March 2, it is the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X that has been much-anticipated by gamers. It is not the flagship CPU, but it is the rational choice for gaming enthusiasts who owns high-end systems. This is why the latest leak via an article in Xfastest.com, which is now hidden with a password, has a tremendous impact on the CPU market, especially in the days to come when AMD will be unveiling its Ryzen lineup.

What is known about the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X aside from its 8 cores, 16 threads is that it has 16MB of L3 cache. It has 95 watts of TDP, a base speed of 3.4 GHz with a boost to 3.8GHz, and it uses the Extended Range Frequency (XFR) technology of AMD. This provides a better cooling solution that enables the chips to automatically overclock. Meanwhile, Intel's Core i7-5960X has 20MB of cache, a base speed of 3GHz and a boost to 3.5GHz, Hot Hardware reported.

The latest leak reveals how the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X outperforms and outscores Intel's Core i7 5960X in the latest CinebenchR15. For gamers, the CinebenchR15 complemented by the 3DMark is the be-all and end-all of PC performance testing. The AMD CPU scores higher in both single and multi-thread at 154 and 1,537 points respectively. Intel got 133 and 1,324 points for both single and multi-thread performance test.

The Cinebench results reveal that AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is clearly ahead of Intel's Core i7 5960X. The scores also show that the 1700X outscores all AMD's previous generation FX parts and Intel's Core i7 6700K. Moreover, the AMD CPU used is the final end product and not just an engineering or qualification samples. The leaked photo clearly indicates the emblazoned "Ryzen" logo in big fonts.

It is apparent that the price to performance points of AMD will substantially work in its favor. Not only does the Sunnyvale chipmaker offer a competitive X86 microarchitecture, but also its aggressive pricing could be Intel's undoing. The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X outscores Intel's Core i7 5960X in performance but also in price. The AMD CPU is rumored to have a price of only $389 as against Intel's steep $1000 price tag, which is actually 157 percent more than AMD.

Another piece of news that further asserts AMD's upcoming victory over Intel is that all Ryzen CPUs will support DDR4 memory. This was leaked in a Biostar listing, which has not yet been completed. Nonetheless, AMD Ryzen is confirmed to support the 4x4 DDR4 memory with speeds up to 3600MHz or even faster, Videocardz reported.