AMD Ryzen 5 7500F vs Intel Core i7-11700K
68.4Single-core47.9
49.6Multi-core46.8
64.1Gaming47.4
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500F5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58.9 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+21) and gaming (+17). Intel Core i7-11700K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- Stronger Single-core score: 68 vs 48
- Stronger gaming score: 64 vs 47
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 64% lower process: 5 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB
- Lower launch price: $179 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- 185% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 88 W
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 251 W+185% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+43%Top 23% | 1,800Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+28%Top 30% | 9,600Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,850+19%Top 25% | 1,550Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,300Top 39% | 15,000+5%Top 36% |
| PassMark | 27,500+11%Top 32% | 24,700Top 39% |
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