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
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X pageIntel 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
104102Cores and threads
8/168/16Power efficiency
125 W65 WPlatform freshness
LGA1200 · DDR4AM4 · DDR4L3 cache
16 MB32 MB
Profile of both sides
Specifications side by side
| Side AIntel Core i7-11700K | Side BAMD Ryzen 7 5700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 104better | 102 |
| Cores / threads | 8/16 | 8/16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHzbetter | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.0 GHzbetter | 4.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 32 MBbetter |
| Power draw (TDP) | 125 W | 65 Wbetter |
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Process node | Intel 14 nm | TSMC 7 nm |
| Released | Q1 2021 | Q2 2022 |
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