Intel X5650 6-core LGA1366
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
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Intel X5650 6-core LGA1366
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 offers strong performance and value, especially for multitasking and content creation, but user experiences are mixed. Some received the CPU with bent pins or without the advertised cooler, leading to returns and dissatisfaction. While the processor runs well once installed, concerns about packaging, missing accessories, and high temperatures with the stock cooler are notable.
Pros
- Good value for performance
- Strong multitasking and content creation
- 8 cores and 16 threads
- Compatible with AM4 motherboards
- Includes Wraith Spire cooler
Cons
- Bent pins on arrival
- Missing cooler in some orders
- High temperatures with stock cooler
- No integrated graphics
- Slow delivery
Scores
Specifications
| Intel X5650 | AMD Ryzen 7 2700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | — | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | X5650 | 2700 |
| Codename | — | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 12★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 12 | 16★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 4★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 | 16★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 3★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM4 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | 95 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Intel X5650 6-core LGA1366
- Strong affordability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong platform (65th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average single thread (27th percentile)
- Below average ai (31st percentile)
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong platform (71st percentile)
- Strong multi thread (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Intel X5650 6-core LGA1366 offers 6.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 59 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.