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Ryzen 5 1500X vs Core i7-2700K: which is better?

Ryzen 5 1500X is about 4% faster than Core i7-2700K in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 4070). Ryzen 5 1500X offers better value for money.

AMD

Ryzen 5 1500X

22%of the fastest CPU
≈ $39 (used)Part score 34/100
VS
Intel

Core i7-2700K

21%of the fastest CPU
≈ $40 (used)Part score 33/100
Faster: Ryzen 5 1500XValue: Ryzen 5 1500X

Head to head

22%
Gaming performance
21%
34/100
Part score
33/100
97 FPS
Average FPS
93 FPS
≈ $39 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $40 (used)
100/100
Value for money
94/100

Specifications

Ryzen 5 1500XCore i7-2700K
Cores44
Max boost3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W95 W
SocketAM4—
MemoryDDR4—
Integrated graphicsNoYes
Release year20172011
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Ryzen 5 1500XCore i7-2700K
97average FPS
93average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
196◆
188◆
Counter-Strike 2
144◆
138◆
League of Legends
170◆
163◆
Fortnite
87◆
83◆
Apex Legends
98◆
94◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
151◆
145◆
Overwatch 2
162◆
156◆
Rocket League
132◆
127◆
Marvel Rivals
60◆
58◆
Dota 2
98◆
94◆

Other games

GTA V
64◆
62◆
Minecraft
125◆
120◆
Cyberpunk 2077
49◆
47◆
EA SPORTS FC
76◆
72◆
Roblox
144◆
138◆
Elden Ring
42◆
40◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
38◆
36◆
Rust
43◆
42◆