Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X vs Core i5-11500
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Core i5-11500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+37%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
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 PRO 2700X and Core i5-11500
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,959 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-11500
The Core i5-11500 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 17,096 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-11500 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500 — a 11.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i5-11500 uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X scores 16,959 against the Core i5-11500's 17,096 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-11500. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,500 vs 9,883 (4% advantage for the Core i5-11500). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,255 vs 2,064, a 48.7% lead for the Core i5-11500 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,243 vs 8,564 (31.4% advantage for the Core i5-11500). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.6 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+33% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,959 | 17,096 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,500 | 9,883+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,255 | 2,064+64% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,243 | 8,564+37% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-11500 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: X470,B450,X370,B350,A320 (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X) and H510,B560,Z590,H470,Z490 (Core i5-11500).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i5-11500 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500). The Core i5-11500 includes integrated graphics (UHD 750), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X targets Workstation, Core i5-11500 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500 rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD 750 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Workstation | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Core i5-11500 debuted at $192. At current prices ($150 vs $110), the Core i5-11500 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X delivers 113.1 pts/$ vs 155.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-11500 — making the Core i5-11500 the 31.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $192-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $110-27% |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1 | 155.4+37% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2021 |
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