AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs Intel Core i5-11400F
50.3Single-core38.6
47.7Multi-core36.5
61.6Gaming36.7
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 52 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+25) and Single-core (+12). 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 5700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 50 vs 39
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 37
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 37
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 71% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,800 vs 6,300
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400F
- 75% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 88 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $299
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 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 | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+31% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+5% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | 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 5700X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000+28%Top 40% | 1,560Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,800+71%Top 36% | 6,300Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500+13%Top 44% | 1,330Top 54% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,000+37%Top 41% | 10,200Top 55% |
| PassMark | 26,700+57%Top 35% | 17,000Top 58% |
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