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