amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads4.5GHz
Base Clock170W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 7950X
intel
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i7-11700KF
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
$699 • Sep 2022
Intel Core i7-11700KF
$374 • Mar 2021
Intel Core i7-11700KF
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i7-11700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 8 |
| Threads | 32 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 4.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 45 X | 36 X |
| TDP | 170 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 64.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) | Core i7 (Rocket Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 5nm | 14nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | intel socket 1200 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | 276 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 13140 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Intel Core i7-11700KF
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Intel Core i7-11700KF
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Intel Core i7-11700KF
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Intel Core i7-11700KF
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Intel Core i7-11700KF
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Intel Core i7-11700KF
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD • 16/32 • 4.5GHz
Intel Core i7-11700KF
INTEL • 8/16 • 3.6GHz
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