Core i7-11700B vs Ryzen 7 7736U
Core i7-11700B
Ryzen 7 7736U
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 i7-11700B
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7736U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11700B | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($311) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11700B | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($311) | ✅ 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 i7-11700B and Ryzen 7 7736U
Core i7-11700B
The Core i7-11700B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: Up to 3200 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 21,581 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 7736U
The Ryzen 7 7736U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) 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: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 21,696 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-11700B and Ryzen 7 7736U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11700B versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7736U — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700B (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-11700B uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 7 7736U uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700B scores 21,581 against the Ryzen 7 7736U's 21,696 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 7736U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 10,287 vs 12,768 (21.5% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7736U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,265 vs 1,869, a 19.2% lead for the Core i7-11700B that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,050 vs 8,020 (22.5% advantage for the Core i7-11700B). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700B vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7736U.
| Feature | Core i7-11700B | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+2% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+19% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+50% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin | 6 nm-40% |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 21,581 | 21,696 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,287 | 12,768+24% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,265+21% | 1,869 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,050+25% | 8,020 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11700B uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7736U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-11700B versus LPDDR5-6400 on the Ryzen 7 7736U — the Ryzen 7 7736U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-11700B 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: HM570,QM580,WM590 (Core i7-11700B) and SoC (Ryzen 7 7736U).
| Feature | Core i7-11700B | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | 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 i7-11700B supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700B) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7736U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 750 (Core i7-11700B) and Radeon 680M (Ryzen 7 7736U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700B targets Desktop, Ryzen 7 7736U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7736U rivals Core i7-1255U.
| Feature | Core i7-11700B | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | Desktop | Productivity |
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