Core i7-11700 vs Ryzen 7 6800U
Core i7-11700
Ryzen 7 6800U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 6800U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11700 | Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($274) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11700 | Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 6800U
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 7 6800U
The Ryzen 7 6800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,619 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-11700 and Ryzen 7 6800U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 6800U — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-11700 uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 6800U uses Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700 scores 20,625 against the Ryzen 7 6800U's 20,619 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-11700. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+4% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 6 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) |
| PassMark | 20,625 | 20,619 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,741 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,713 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,397 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11700 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 6800U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-11700 versus LPDDR5-6400 on the Ryzen 7 6800U — the Ryzen 7 6800U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-11700 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: LGA1200 (Core i7-11700) and SoC (Ryzen 7 6800U).
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
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 (SVM) (Ryzen 7 6800U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 750 (Core i7-11700) and Radeon 680M (Ryzen 7 6800U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700 targets Gaming, Ryzen 7 6800U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700 rivals Ryzen 7 5800X; Ryzen 7 6800U rivals Core i7-1255U.
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 750 | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | Gaming | Productivity |
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