AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i7-11700K
67.1Single-core47.9
53.5Multi-core46.8
48Gamingspec-based47.4
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.2 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+19) and multi-core (+7). 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 8700G
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 47
- 100% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 4 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 71% lower process: 4 nm vs 14 nm
- Lower launch price: $329 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 8700G | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 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 8700G | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+17% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+43%Top 38% | 1,800Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000+35%Top 40% | 9,600Bottom 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+15%Top 43% | 1,550Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100+14%Top 36% | 15,000Top 47% |
| PassMark | 29,500+19%Top 41% | 24,700Bottom 45% |
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