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Intel Core i7-11700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i7-11700K

  • Blender render score 242 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 5700X

  • Blender render score 225 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i7-11700K is 8% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i7-11700K242

Median of 1 submission

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700X225

Median of 112 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data. One of these parts has very few submissions, so treat the gap as indicative.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A44%Fair
B41%Fair

Too close to call

Office Work

A61%Good
B42%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-11700K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A55%Good
B41%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-11700K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A41%Fair
B40%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i7-11700K comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i7-11700K

50/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700X

41/100

AIntel Core i7-11700K

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (9% higher)
  • Blender render score 242 samples/min vs 225 samples/min (8% higher)
  • Base clock 3.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz (6% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 65 W (92% higher)
  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 32 MB (50% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 16 MB (100% higher)
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 125 W (48% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 5.0 GHz (8% lower)
  • Blender render score 225 samples/min vs 242 samples/min (7% lower)
  • Base clock 3.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz (6% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i7-11700KBAMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.242 samples/min Better +8%225 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.1112
Cores & clocks
Cores88
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1616
Base clock3.6 GHz Better +6%3.4 GHz
Max boost clock5.0 GHz Better +9%4.6 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache16 MB32 MB Better +100%
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power125 W65 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureRocket LakeZen 3
SocketLGA1200AM4
Manufacturing process14 nm7 nm
Release year20212022
Launch price$399$299

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Intel Core i7-11700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i7-11700K and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-11700K posts a median render score of 242 against 225 for AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, making it 8% faster. The medians are based on 1 and 112 community submissions.

Intel Core i7-11700K: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.0 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2021, launched at $399. AMD Ryzen 7 5700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $299.

Our overall scores are 50 for Core i7-11700K and 41 for Ryzen 7 5700X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Core i7-11700K; for daily use: Core i7-11700K; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i7-11700K vs Ryzen 7 5700X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i7-11700K or the Ryzen 7 5700X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-11700K posts a median render score of 242 against 225 for AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, making it 8% faster. The medians are based on 1 and 112 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i7-11700K or the Ryzen 7 5700X?

The Intel Core i7-11700K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at 65 W, so the Ryzen 7 5700X draws 92% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i7-11700K and the Ryzen 7 5700X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i7-11700K launched at $399 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at $299. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i7-11700K or the Ryzen 7 5700X better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (44 and 41 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.