Core i7-11700T vs Ryzen 7 5700U
Core i7-11700T
Ryzen 7 5700U
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 i7-11700T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11700T | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11700T | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ 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 i7-11700T and Ryzen 7 5700U
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 7 5700U
The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-11700T and Ryzen 7 5700U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-11700T versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700T (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i7-11700T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700T scores 15,393 against the Ryzen 7 5700U's 15,511 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,497 vs 1,200, a 22% lead for the Core i7-11700T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700T vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700U.
| Feature | Core i7-11700T | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+7% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) |
| PassMark | 15,393 | 15,511 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,497+25% | 1,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11700T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i7-11700T 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. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-11700T) vs 12 (Ryzen 7 5700U) — the Core i7-11700T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H510,B560,H570,Z590,Q570 (Core i7-11700T) and SoC (Ryzen 7 5700U).
| Feature | Core i7-11700T | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR4x-4267 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+67% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i7-11700T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11700T) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 750 (Core i7-11700T) and Radeon Graphics (8 CUs) (Ryzen 7 5700U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700T targets Low Power Desktop, Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700T rivals Ryzen 7 5700G.
| Feature | Core i7-11700T | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 750 | Radeon Graphics (8 CUs) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | Mainstream Laptop |
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