AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i5-11600KF
36.2Single-core53.6
42.2Multi-core40.1
60.3Gamingspec-based39.8
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X scores 44.9 against 44.1 for Intel Core i5-11600KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600KF
- Stronger single-core score: 54 vs 36
- 25% higher PassMark (single thread): 3,326 vs 2,654
- 11% higher Boost clock: 4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
- Lower launch price: $261 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | — |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Bottom 30% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400Bottom 42% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Bottom 27% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100Bottom 43% | — |
| PassMark | 22,379+15%Top 49% | 19,380Bottom 42% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,654Bottom 27% | 3,326+25%Bottom 50% |
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