AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i7-11700K
36.2Single-core47.9
42.3Multi-core46.8
60.3Gaming47.4
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+12) and Multi-core (+5). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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 gaming score: 60 vs 47
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 42
- 185% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 88 W
- 24% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,000 vs 12,100
- 22% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,550 vs 1,270
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 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 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Top 65% | 1,800+20%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400Top 51% | 9,600+14%Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Top 63% | 1,550+22%Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100Top 46% | 15,000+24%Top 36% |
| PassMark | 22,700Top 42% | 24,700+9%Top 39% |
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