AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-11400
28.4Single-core38.6
37.2Multi-core36.5
43Gamingspec-based36.7
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X scores 36 against 37.2 for Intel Core i5-11400. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-11400 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- 42% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400
- Stronger single-core score: 39 vs 28
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,560 vs 1,255
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 154 W+8% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+42% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 1,560+24%Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+5%Bottom 32% | 6,300Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 19% | 1,330+19%Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500+3%Bottom 39% | 10,200Bottom 37% |
| PassMark | 17,600+4%Bottom 30% | 17,000Bottom 29% |
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