Ryzen 7 7735H vs Core i7-11700KF
Ryzen 7 7735H
Core i7-11700KF
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7735H
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700KF
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7735H | Core i7-11700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($299) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7735H | Core i7-11700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($299) |
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 7735H and Core i7-11700KF
Ryzen 7 7735H
The Ryzen 7 7735H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,619 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-11700KF
The Core i7-11700KF 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 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: 23,811 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 7735H and Core i7-11700KF share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-11700KF — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700KF (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7735H uses the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i7-11700KF uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7735H scores 23,619 against the Core i7-11700KF's 23,811 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-11700KF. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7735H | Core i7-11700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.75 GHz | 5 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-57% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 23,619 | 23,811 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,011 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,287 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,874 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7735H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-11700KF uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Ryzen 7 7735H versus DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-11700KF — the Ryzen 7 7735H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-11700KF 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. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7735H | Core i7-11700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-11700KF has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i7-11700KF supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735H) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700KF). The Ryzen 7 7735H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Core i7-11700KF requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7735H | Core i7-11700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 680M | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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