Core i7-11700F vs Ryzen 5 7640U
Core i7-11700F
Ryzen 5 7640U
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 i7-11700F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7640U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11700F | Ryzen 5 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11700F | Ryzen 5 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ 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 i7-11700F and Ryzen 5 7640U
Core i7-11700F
The Core i7-11700F 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: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,770 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 7640U
The Ryzen 5 7640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,856 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-11700F packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7640U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-11700F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700F versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7640U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-11700F uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7640U uses Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700F scores 20,770 against the Ryzen 5 7640U's 20,856 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 7640U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-11700F | Ryzen 5 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 20,770 | 20,856 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,196 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11700F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7640U uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-11700F | Ryzen 5 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11700F) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7640U). Primary use case: Core i7-11700F targets Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700F rivals Ryzen 7 5800.
| Feature | Core i7-11700F | Ryzen 5 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Gaming Desktop | — |
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