intel
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i7-11700KF
amd
Brand32/64
Cores/Threads4GHz
Base Clock350W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Intel Core i7-11700KF
Intel Core i7-11700KF
$374 • Mar 2021
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
$2499 • Oct 2023
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-11700KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 32 |
| Threads | 16 | 64 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.0 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 40 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 350 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 16.00 MB | 128.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i7 (Rocket Lake-S) | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 4 (Storm Peak)) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 5nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1200 | amd socket str5 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 276 mm² | 4 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 48 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 26280 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
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 7970X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-11700KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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 7970X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-11700KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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 7970X
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 7970X
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i7-11700KF
INTEL • 8/16 • 3.6GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
AMD • 32/64 • 4GHz
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