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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 i7-11700T

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 5560U needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 5560U.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5560U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 5560U

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11700T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,393).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11700T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-11700T.

Core i7-11700T

2021

Ryzen 5 5560U

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 5560U needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 5560U.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5560U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11700T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,393).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11700T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-11700T.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-11700T better than Ryzen 5 5560U?

Yes. Core i7-11700T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.3% 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 i7-11700T is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.9% 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 i7-11700T is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i7-11700T is the smarter buy today. Core i7-11700T is at an unclear MSRP at $323 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 4.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (47.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core i7-11700T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB) and 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 i7-11700T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5560U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 5 5560U
1080p
low	189 FPS	169 FPS
medium	155 FPS	144 FPS
high	128 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	144 FPS
medium	120 FPS	121 FPS
high	98 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	68 FPS
medium	73 FPS	61 FPS
high	59 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	38 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Ryzen 5 5560U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 5 5560U
1080p
low	274 FPS	245 FPS
medium	227 FPS	211 FPS
high	204 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	241 FPS	209 FPS
medium	206 FPS	184 FPS
high	185 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	179 FPS
medium	147 FPS	162 FPS
high	141 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	113 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 5 5560U
1080p
low	385 FPS	380 FPS
medium	385 FPS	380 FPS
high	385 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	380 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	380 FPS
medium	385 FPS	380 FPS
high	385 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	311 FPS
4K
low	385 FPS	348 FPS
medium	364 FPS	298 FPS
high	327 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	202 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Ryzen 5 5560U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 5 5560U
1080p
low	385 FPS	380 FPS
medium	385 FPS	380 FPS
high	385 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	380 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	380 FPS
medium	385 FPS	380 FPS
high	385 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	380 FPS
4K
low	385 FPS	380 FPS
medium	385 FPS	373 FPS
high	385 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	285 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Ryzen 5 5560U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700T and Ryzen 5 5560U

Core i7-11700T

The Core i7-11700T 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 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,393 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 5560U

The Ryzen 5 5560U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 December 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 15,202 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-11700T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5560U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-11700T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-11700T versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5560U — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700T (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-11700T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5560U uses Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700T scores 15,393 against the Ryzen 5 5560U's 15,202 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-11700T. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700T vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 5 5560U.

Feature	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 5 5560U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+15%	4 GHz
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	2.3 GHz+64%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+100%	8 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	3 MB+1100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	15,393+1%	15,202
Geekbench 6 Single	1,497	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11700T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5560U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 5 5560U
Socket	LGA1200	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
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, EPT (Core i7-11700T) / not specified (Ryzen 5 5560U). The Core i7-11700T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Ryzen 5 5560U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700T rivals Ryzen 7 5700G.