CPU
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Ryzen 5 5560U
Core i7-11700T
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
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5560U | Core i7-11700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5560U | Core i7-11700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5560U and Core i7-11700T
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5560U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-11700T offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-11700T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5560U versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-11700T — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700T (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-11700T uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5560U scores 15,202 against the Core i7-11700T's 15,393 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-11700T. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 5 5560U vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700T.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5560U | Core i7-11700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+64% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 16 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+1100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 15,202 | 15,393+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,497 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-11700T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5560U | Core i7-11700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1200 |
| 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: not specified (Ryzen 5 5560U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11700T). 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.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5560U | Core i7-11700T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 750 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
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