amd
Brand32/64
Cores/Threads4GHz
Base Clock350W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
intel
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i7-11700K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
$2499 • Oct 2023
Intel Core i7-11700K
$399 • Mar 2021
Intel Core i7-11700K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 32 | 8 |
| Threads | 64 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 4.0 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 40 X | 36 X |
| TDP | 350 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 128.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | UHD Graphics 750 |
| Architecture | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 4 (Storm Peak)) | Core i7 (Rocket Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 5nm | 14nm |
| Socket | amd socket str5 | intel socket 1200 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 4 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 48 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 26280 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 95°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 Threadripper 7970X
Intel Core i7-11700K
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Intel Core i7-11700K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Intel Core i7-11700K
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Intel Core i7-11700K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Intel Core i7-11700K
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 Threadripper 7970X
Intel Core i7-11700K
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
AMD • 32/64 • 4GHz
Intel Core i7-11700K
INTEL • 8/16 • 3.6GHz
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