Core i7-11700K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i7-11700K

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-11700K

8 / 16

24,362

0.0%

34,293

+40.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700K

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

106%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

105%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

105%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

105%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

105%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

105%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

104%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

47%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

103%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

102%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

102%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

102%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

44%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

101%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

42%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

101%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

100%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

41%

#281

Core i7-9700E

MSRP: $259|Avg: $180

100%

#282

Core i7-11700K

MSRP: $399|Avg: $350

100%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

40%

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

99%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

40%

#284

Core i7-14701E

MSRP: $392|Avg: $380

99%

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

98%

#286

Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

98%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

97%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

96%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

32%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

95%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers superior performance across the board. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant advantage in gaming scenarios, while its core configuration delivers 33.9% higher multi-threaded performance.

Insight	Core i7-11700K	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($350)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Core i7-11700K	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+28%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($350)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

Performance Check

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 i7-11700K Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700K and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i7-11700K

The Core i7-11700K 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,362 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-11700K and Ryzen 7 7800X3D share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-11700K versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Core i7-11700K uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700K scores 24,362 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 33.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 14,732 vs 18,500 (22.7% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700K vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Core i7-11700K	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	4.4 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	96 MB (total)+500%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	24,362	34,293+41%
Cinebench R23 Multi	14,732	18,500+26%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11700K uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-11700K versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-11700K) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z590,B560 (Core i7-11700K) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Core i7-11700K	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA1200	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700K) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 750 (Core i7-11700K) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Core i7-11700K	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 750	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-11700K launched at $399 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($350 vs $384), the Core i7-11700K is $34 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-11700K delivers 69.6 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 24.8% better value option.