Core i5-11400 vs Ryzen 7 3700X
Core i5-11400
Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11400
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($141) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+36%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($141) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11400 and Ryzen 7 3700X
Core i5-11400
The Core i5-11400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,670 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 3700X
The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The Core i5-11400 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11400 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-11400 uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11400 scores 16,670 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 29.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.
| Feature | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 32 MB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 16,670 | 22,430+35% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,350 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,260 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-11400 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-11400) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) — the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B560,Z590 (Core i5-11400) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X).
| Feature | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11400) / not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X). The Core i5-11400 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 730), while the Ryzen 7 3700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400 rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-11400 launched at $182 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3700X debuted at $329. At current prices ($141 vs $140), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $1 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-11400 delivers 118.2 pts/$ vs 160.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3700X — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 30.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $182-45% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $141 | $140 |
| Performance per Dollar | 118.2 | 160.2+36% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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