AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i5-11400
67.1Single-core38.6
53.5Multi-core36.5
48Gamingspec-based36.7
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.2 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+28) and multi-core (+17). Intel Core i5-11400 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 8700G
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 37
- 167% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 106% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,000 vs 6,300
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400
- 75% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 154 W+75% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+62% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+16% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+65%Top 38% | 1,560Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000+106%Top 40% | 6,300Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+35%Top 43% | 1,330Bottom 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100+68%Top 36% | 10,200Bottom 37% |
| PassMark | 29,500+74%Top 41% | 17,000Bottom 29% |
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