AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs Intel Core i7-11700K
50.3Single-core47.9
47.7Multi-core46.8
61.6Gamingspec-based47.4
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 52 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+2) and multi-core (+1). Intel Core i7-11700K 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
- 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
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,800 vs 9,600
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- 185% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 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 | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | 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 5700X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000+11%Bottom 50% | 1,800Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,800+13%Top 48% | 9,600Bottom 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Bottom 45% | 1,550+3%Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,000Top 50% | 15,000+7%Top 47% |
| PassMark | 26,700+8%Top 50% | 24,700Bottom 45% |
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