AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i7-11700K
53Single-core47.9
50Multi-core46.8
62.2Gaming47.4
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X wins this desktop processor face-off, 54 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+15) and Single-core (+5). 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 5800X
- Stronger Single-core score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger Multi-core score: 50 vs 47
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 47
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- 77% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 142 W
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 251 W+77% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | 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 5800X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050+14%Top 36% | 1,800Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+18%Top 31% | 9,600Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580+2%Top 40% | 1,550Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,300+2%Top 35% | 15,000Top 36% |
| PassMark | 28,300+15%Top 29% | 24,700Top 39% |
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