Processor

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

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

Verdict

Intel Core i7-11700K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X sit in the same class: the index gap is smaller than the model’s margin of error.

Intel Core i7-11700K leads on 0 parameters, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X on 3.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — AMD. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    104
    102
  • Cores and threads

    8/16
    8/16
  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    65 W
  • Platform freshness

    LGA1200 · DDR4
    AM4 · DDR4
  • L3 cache

    16 MB
    32 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i7-11700KAMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i7-11700KSide BAMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Performance index104better102
Cores / threads8/168/16
Base clock3.6 GHzbetter3.4 GHz
Boost clock5.0 GHzbetter4.6 GHz
L3 cache16 MB32 MBbetter
Power draw (TDP)125 W65 Wbetter
SocketLGA1200AM4
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Process nodeIntel 14 nmTSMC 7 nm
ReleasedQ1 2021Q2 2022

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