CPU features

[Nardella]

It is my understanding that thunderbolt is an Intel exclusive feature. Are there any other differences I might want to know about? I did a quick google and wasn't able to find clear information. I am looking at the 7700k and 1700

[Modzau]

Intel has optane memory, integrated graphics (which I assume you're not going to use) and better overclock features, however If I was building a system I would take a ryzen due to the price to performance at the moment

[Guest]

Thunderbolt 3 is no longer exclusive to Intel as they are now allowing 3rd parties to make their own thunderbolt controllers. (Of course this will take some time before you start seeing them as it takes time to develop a new controller)

For other features, it depends on what series you are talking about as Intel disables virtualization and overclocking (There are sometimes ways around this) on there cheaper models while AMD tends to leave all of the features they have on across the board.

[DrMacintosh]

7 minutes ago, Nardella said:

thunderbolt is an Intel exclusive feature

Thunderbolt is coming to AMD in 2018 I think.