Core i7-11700 vs EPYC 7262
Core i7-11700
EPYC 7262
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7262
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11700 | EPYC 7262 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($274) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11700 | EPYC 7262 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($274) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i7-11700 and EPYC 7262
Core i7-11700
The Core i7-11700 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,625 points. Launch price was $299.
EPYC 7262
The EPYC 7262 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,779 points. Launch price was $575.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-11700 and EPYC 7262 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700 versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7262 — a 36.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-11700 uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7262 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700 scores 20,625 against the EPYC 7262's 20,779 — a 0.7% lead for the EPYC 7262. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7262.
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | EPYC 7262 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+44% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 20,625 | 20,779 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,346 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,900 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11700 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7262 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The EPYC 7262 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-11700) vs 8 (EPYC 7262). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-11700) vs 128 (EPYC 7262) — the EPYC 7262 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1200 (Core i7-11700) and SP3,Rome (EPYC 7262).
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | EPYC 7262 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 4096 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 128+540% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i7-11700 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7262). The Core i7-11700 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the EPYC 7262 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700 targets Gaming, EPYC 7262 targets Budget Server / Multi-thread computing. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700 rivals Ryzen 7 5800X; EPYC 7262 rivals Xeon Silver 4216.
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | EPYC 7262 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | Gaming | Budget Server / Multi-thread computing |
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