CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i7-11700F @ 2.50GHz

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 41.7%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior performance with a 77.7% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
237th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs71st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i7-11700F @ 2.50GHz

Desktop
Release Date
Q2 2021
Market Position
621st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs386th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs219th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9700X
4,652
2.50GHz
3,282

Multi-Thread Performance

9700X
37,308
2.50GHz
20,991

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i7-11700F @ 2.50GHz

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
9700X
Intel Core i7-11700F @ 2.50GHz
2.50GHz
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor
9700X
11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-11700F @ 2.50GHz, 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700F @ 2.50GHz
2.50GHz
⚡Base Clock
3.8 GHz
9700X
2.5 GHz
2.50GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
5.5 GHz
9700X
4.9 GHz
2.50GHz
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9700X
8 Threads: 16
2.50GHz
🔌Socket
AM5
9700X
FCLGA1200
2.50GHz
⚡TDP
65 W
9700X
65 W
2.50GHz
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9700X
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB
2.50GHz

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i7-11700F @ 2.50GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i7-11700F @ 2.50GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-11700F @ 2.50GHz drawing more power under load (65W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.