PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-11700

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 63.9 vs 79.0 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $259 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $64 less on MSRP ($259 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅Delivers 23.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 79.0 vs 63.9 PassMark/$ ($259 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11700 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,465 vs 20,625).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11700 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-11700.

Core i7-11700

2021

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G.

Why buy it

✅Costs $64 less on MSRP ($259 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅Delivers 23.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 79.0 vs 63.9 PassMark/$ ($259 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 63.9 vs 79.0 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $259 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11700 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,465 vs 20,625).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11700 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-11700.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-11700 better than Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G?

Yes. Core i7-11700 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.8% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-11700 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.5% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-11700 is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-11700 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-11700 is 24.7% more expensive on MSRP at $323 MSRP versus $259 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is also 23.7% better value on MSRP (79.0 vs 63.9 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-11700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i7-11700 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-11700	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
1080p
low	251 FPS	220 FPS
medium	236 FPS	183 FPS
high	198 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	187 FPS
medium	186 FPS	153 FPS
high	151 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	89 FPS
medium	130 FPS	79 FPS
high	100 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	48 FPS

Open Core i7-11700 Open Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-11700	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
1080p
low	401 FPS	392 FPS
medium	339 FPS	324 FPS
high	304 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	249 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	348 FPS
medium	295 FPS	296 FPS
high	265 FPS	269 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	227 FPS
4K
low	236 FPS	268 FPS
medium	208 FPS	233 FPS
high	198 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	180 FPS

Open Core i7-11700 Open Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-11700	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
1080p
low	516 FPS	512 FPS
medium	516 FPS	512 FPS
high	453 FPS	512 FPS
ultra	390 FPS	423 FPS
1440p
low	516 FPS	512 FPS
medium	485 FPS	420 FPS
high	414 FPS	378 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	312 FPS
4K
low	421 FPS	346 FPS
medium	363 FPS	296 FPS
high	320 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	198 FPS

Open Core i7-11700 Open Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-11700	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
1080p
low	516 FPS	512 FPS
medium	516 FPS	512 FPS
high	516 FPS	512 FPS
ultra	516 FPS	512 FPS
1440p
low	516 FPS	512 FPS
medium	516 FPS	512 FPS
high	516 FPS	512 FPS
ultra	516 FPS	488 FPS
4K
low	516 FPS	512 FPS
medium	516 FPS	459 FPS
high	465 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	403 FPS	349 FPS

Open Core i7-11700 Open Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700 and Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,465 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-11700 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-11700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i7-11700 uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700 scores 20,625 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G's 20,465 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-11700. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G.

Feature	Core i7-11700	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+11%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.9 GHz+56%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	20,625	20,465

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11700 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-11700	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G). The Core i7-11700 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700 rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Core i7-11700	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 750	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-11700 launched at $323 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G debuted at $259. On MSRP ($323 vs $259), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is $64 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-11700 delivers 63.9 pts/$ vs 79.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G the 21.2% better value option.