AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-11600K
28.4Single-core48
37.2Multi-core39.1
43Gaming39.8
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X11 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+20) and Multi-core (+2). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 7 2700X
- Stronger gaming score: 43 vs 40
- 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 i5-11600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 28
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 77% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 142 W
- 49% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,870 vs 1,255
- 34% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,500 vs 1,120
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 251 W+77% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Top 80% | 1,870+49%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Top 63% | 7,100+8%Top 56% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Top 77% | 1,500+34%Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500Top 54% | 11,100+6%Top 50% |
| PassMark | 17,600Top 57% | 19,800+13%Top 48% |
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