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The video provides an in-depth comparison of AMD's last four generations of 8-core Ryzen 7 processors, focusing on whether upgrading to the latest 7700X model is worth the cost. The key themes include advancements in clock speeds, cache, DDR5 memory, and integrated graphics in the 7700X. Benchmark testing across various applications and games consistently shows the 7700X offering substantial performance gains, particularly in multi-threaded tasks and specific gaming scenarios. However, these improvements come with higher power consumption and temperature levels.
The comparison spans multiple models—2700X, 3700X, 5700X, and 7700X—with various benchmarks like Cinebench R23, Blender, V-Ray, and tasks in Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop highlighting the 7700X’s superior performance. The 7700X averages around 72% faster than the 2700X across applications, even showing significant gains in gaming performance, although the benefits vary depending on the game and resolution.
Despite its impressive performance, the 7700X's $400 price tag and the additional costs for compatible hardware (new motherboard and DDR5 memory) are discussed. The video suggests that for current AM4 system owners, the 5700X or 3700X might be more cost-effective upgrades, offering good performance without the need for additional hardware. The video concludes by noting potential future comparisons with Intel processors and encouraging viewers to subscribe for more content.
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In this part of the video, the creator compares AMD’s last four generations of 8-core Ryzen 7 processors to determine if upgrading to the latest model, the 7700X, is worth the cost or if older models suffice. Key points include the advancement in clock speeds and added cache in newer models, with the 7700X using DDR5 memory and featuring integrated graphics—a first for AMD. The prices at the time range from $169 for the 2700X to $400 for the 7700X. Testing involved MSI’s Core Liquid S360 AIO, and adjustments for the 7700X’s AM5 socket and DDR5 memory requirements. In Cinebench R23 benchmarking, the 7700X outperforms its predecessors significantly in both single and multi-threaded performance but does so at the cost of higher power consumption. The comparison continues with a deeper look into clock speeds, power draw, thermal performance, and gaming tests.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the efficiency and power usage of different CPUs, particularly the 5700X and 7700X, under default settings. The 7700X reaches its maximum safe operating temperature of 95 degrees Celsius under heavy multicore loads, which is by design to maximize performance. Despite this high temperature, AMD ensures that the CPU can operate safely at this level continuously.
The video then transitions to application testing, highlighting significant performance improvements with the 7700X compared to older models like the 2700X, 3700X, and 5700X. In Blender’s Open Data benchmark, the 7700X shows impressive leads in various tests, and similarly in the V-Ray benchmark, it records substantial gains. The Corona benchmark indicates smaller differences in performance times. Finally, Linux kernel compilation also demonstrates the 7700X’s superiority, being 32% faster than the 5700X, with the 3700X and 5700X showing minimal differences likely due to similar cache amounts.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses performance comparisons between different AMD Ryzen CPUs across various tasks and applications. Specifically, the 3700X and 5700X show similar results in LLVM compilation, but the 3700X was unexpectedly 10 seconds faster. The 7700X, however, is significantly faster, particularly notable with a 31% speed increase over the 5700X and 50% over the 2700X. In Handbrake video conversion, the 7700X is 28% faster than the 5700X and 43% faster than the 2700X.
For Adobe Premiere, using the Puget Systems benchmark tool, the 7700X showcases a notable performance boost, partly due to its integrated graphics, beneficial for Premiere tasks. In DaVinci Resolve, the 7700X’s advantage over the 5700X is smaller, at 21%, with GPU power impacting performance more. In Adobe Photoshop, leveraging single-threaded performance, the 7700X scores 34% ahead of the 5700X and 82% ahead of the 2700X.
In office applications like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the 7700X leads in all tasks. For 7-Zip compression and decompression, Ryzen CPUs typically outperform Intel, with the 7700X showing substantial improvements, particularly in compression where it is nearly twice as fast as the 2700X. Geekbench results highlight the benefits of the 7700X’s AVX512 instruction support, contributing to significant performance gains. Overall, the 7700X averages around 72% faster than the 2700X across tested applications.
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In this segment, significant performance differences between various CPU models across different applications and games are highlighted. For 7-Zip compression, the 7700X is nearly twice as fast as its predecessors, with a 48% improvement over the 3700X and a 32% improvement over the 5700X. When testing games, the 7700X demonstrated substantial gains in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered at 1080p, nearly doubling the frame rate of the 2700X and outperforming the 3700X and 5700X by 56% and 31%, respectively. In Microsoft Flight Simulator, the 7700X was about 15% faster than the 5700X at 1080p and had a 78% lead over the 2700X. Warhammer 3 showed minimal CPU difference at 1440p, indicating a GPU bottleneck. In Halo Infinite, the 7700X had smaller gains at 1440p, with an 8% lead over the 5700X, while at 1080p, it outperformed the 2700X, 3700X, and 5700X by 88%, 57%, and 32%, respectively.
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In this part of the video, performance benchmarks of different CPUs are discussed across various games. In Call of Duty Warzone at 1080p, all CPUs (3700X, 5700X, and 7700X) perform similarly, though 1% lows are better on the 7700X. At 1440p, the 5700X slightly outperforms others. Similar trends are observed in Apex Legends, where the 5700X leads at 1080p, and at 1440p, the 3700X and 7700X tie in average FPS with the 2700X close behind.
In Fortnite at medium settings, the 7700X shows significant gains over older models, outperforming the 2700X by 104% at 1080p. CS:GO results reflect massive boosts with newer CPUs, with the 7700X providing a 136% higher average frame rate than the 2700X, highlighting its value for competitive gaming.
Cyberpunk 2077 reveals GPU limits at high settings in 1440p, with the 3700X, 5700X, and 7700X achieving similar average frame rates, though the 3700X has lower 1% lows. At 1080p, the differences are more pronounced with the 2700X trailing but still capable of 100 FPS when paired with the 3090 Ti.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses CPU performance comparisons across various games at different resolutions (1080p and 1440p). The new 7700X CPU shows significant performance improvements over older models. Specifically, it is 72% faster than the 2700X at 1080p, though the gains vary per game, with CS:GO seeing a 135% increase while Apex Legends only shows a 4% increase. At 1440p, the 7700X is 58% faster than the 2700X. Compared to the 3700X, the 7700X is 43% faster at 1080p. The 7700X offers only a modest 16% increase over the 5700X at 1080p and 12% at 1440p. Overall, while the 7700X provides the best gaming performance, the improvements are game and resolution-dependent.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the cost-effectiveness of AMD’s new CPU launch priced at $400 USD. They highlight that the 5700X is a more budget-friendly option at $150 less and that the overall upgrade costs can significantly increase when considering the need for a new motherboard and DDR5 memory with the 7700X. The 3700X is also mentioned as the best value for multi-core performance in Cinebench, being much cheaper than the 7700X. The speaker notes that AM4 system owners can upgrade to the 5700X or even the 5950X without additional hardware changes. They acknowledge that while DDR5 memory prices have dropped, the 7700X’s performance improvements must be weighed against the higher overall upgrade costs. Additionally, the speaker mentions upcoming comparisons with Intel’s 13th gen processors and other Ryzen processors, encouraging viewers to subscribe for future videos.