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.

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 i9-11900KF

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 47.9 vs 67.9 PassMark/$ ($513 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 5700G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 5700G.

Ryzen 7 5700G

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $154 less on MSRP ($359 MSRP vs $513 MSRP).
✅Delivers 41.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 67.9 vs 47.9 PassMark/$ ($359 MSRP vs $513 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 8, while Core i9-11900KF needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-11900KF across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (14,000 vs 15,500).

Core i9-11900KF

2021

Ryzen 7 5700G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅Costs $154 less on MSRP ($359 MSRP vs $513 MSRP).
✅Delivers 41.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 67.9 vs 47.9 PassMark/$ ($359 MSRP vs $513 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 8, while Core i9-11900KF needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 47.9 vs 67.9 PassMark/$ ($513 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 5700G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 5700G.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-11900KF across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (14,000 vs 15,500).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-11900KF better than Ryzen 7 5700G?

Yes. Core i9-11900KF is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 10.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 0.9% higher 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 i9-11900KF is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 16.6% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-11900KF is the better fit. You are getting 10.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i9-11900KF is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 5700G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i9-11900KF is 42.9% more expensive on MSRP at $513 MSRP versus $359 MSRP, and it gives you a 16.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 5700G is also 41.6% better value on MSRP (67.9 vs 47.9 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 7 5700G can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

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

Core i9-11900KF is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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 i9-11900KF Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5700G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-11900KF	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	295 FPS	200 FPS
medium	261 FPS	173 FPS
high	220 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	189 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	242 FPS	169 FPS
medium	192 FPS	141 FPS
high	157 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	167 FPS	84 FPS
medium	135 FPS	75 FPS
high	104 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-11900KF	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	615 FPS	474 FPS
medium	527 FPS	394 FPS
high	457 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	407 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	601 FPS	409 FPS
medium	490 FPS	351 FPS
high	422 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	362 FPS	266 FPS
4K
low	401 FPS	283 FPS
medium	339 FPS	249 FPS
high	320 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	200 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-11900KF	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	615 FPS	582 FPS
medium	615 FPS	484 FPS
high	615 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	563 FPS	378 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	525 FPS
medium	615 FPS	445 FPS
high	543 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	464 FPS	345 FPS
4K
low	577 FPS	398 FPS
medium	480 FPS	332 FPS
high	427 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	235 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-11900KF	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	615 FPS	609 FPS
medium	615 FPS	609 FPS
high	615 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	615 FPS	609 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	609 FPS
medium	615 FPS	609 FPS
high	615 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	615 FPS	609 FPS
4K
low	615 FPS	609 FPS
medium	565 FPS	590 FPS
high	512 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-11900KF and Ryzen 7 5700G

Core i9-11900KF

The Core i9-11900KF 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 24,585 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 5700G

The Ryzen 7 5700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,360 points. Launch price was $359.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i9-11900KF and Ryzen 7 5700G share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i9-11900KF versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700G — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-11900KF (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i9-11900KF uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700G uses Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11900KF scores 24,585 against the Ryzen 7 5700G's 24,360 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i9-11900KF. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,500 vs 14,000 (10.2% advantage for the Core i9-11900KF). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900KF vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 5700G.

Feature	Core i9-11900KF	Ryzen 7 5700G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+13%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	24,585	24,360
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,500+11%	14,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,500
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-11900KF uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-11900KF) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5700G) — the Ryzen 7 5700G offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z590,B560 (Core i9-11900KF) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700G).

Feature	Core i9-11900KF	Ryzen 7 5700G
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Core i9-11900KF supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-11900KF) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700G). The Ryzen 7 5700G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Core i9-11900KF requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700G targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700G rivals Core i7-11700.

Feature	Core i9-11900KF	Ryzen 7 5700G
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 8
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i9-11900KF launched at $513 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700G debuted at $359. On MSRP ($513 vs $359), the Ryzen 7 5700G is $154 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-11900KF delivers 47.9 pts/$ vs 67.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700G — making the Ryzen 7 5700G the 34.4% better value option.