intel
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i7-11700KF
amd
Brand64/128
Cores/Threads2.9GHz
Base Clock280W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Intel Core i7-11700KF
Intel Core i7-11700KF
$374 • Mar 2021
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
$3990 • Feb 2020
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-11700KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 64 |
| Threads | 16 | 128 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.0 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 29 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 280 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 16.00 MB | 256.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i7 (Rocket Lake-S) | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 2 (Castle Peak)) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 7nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1200 | amd socket trx4 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 276 mm² | 8 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 64 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 30400 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-11700KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-11700KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-11700KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-11700KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i7-11700KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
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
Intel Core i7-11700KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i7-11700KF
INTEL • 8/16 • 3.6GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
AMD • 64/128 • 2.9GHz
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