AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i5-11400F
36.2Single-core38.6
42.3Multi-core36.5
60.3Gaming36.7
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 45 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+24) and Multi-core (+6). Intel Core i5-11400F 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 3700X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 37
- Stronger gaming score: 60 vs 37
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400F
- 75% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 154 W+75% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+38% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Top 65% | 1,560+4%Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400+33%Top 51% | 6,300Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Top 63% | 1,330+5%Top 54% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100+19%Top 46% | 10,200Top 55% |
| PassMark | 22,700+34%Top 42% | 17,000Top 58% |
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