Intel Core i7 11700 8-core LGA 1200
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core AM5
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 11700 8-core LGA 1200
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Intel i5-11400, praising its price-to-performance ratio, stability, and ease of installation. Many note that it runs hot and draws more power than its TDP suggests, especially when power limits are removed, so an aftermarket cooler is recommended. It's seen as a great choice for gaming, particularly at 1440p, and a solid upgrade from older CPUs.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Easy installation
- Stable performance
- Great for gaming at 1440p
- Good upgrade from older CPUs
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- High power draw when unlocked
- Stock cooler insufficient
- No software bundle included
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier gaming and productivity CPU. Users highlight its massive performance upgrade over older systems, smooth 4K gaming, and excellent multitasking capabilities. While some note that the 7800X3D may be slightly better for pure gaming, the 7950X3D's extra cores make it a versatile choice. A few concerns were raised about the lack of a stock cooler and the need for a high-end cooling solution.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for gaming and productivity
- Smooth 4K gaming
- Great multitasking capabilities
- Easy installation
Cons
- No cooler included
- Requires high-end cooling solution
- Needs AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM
- 7800X3D may be better for pure gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 11700 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i7 | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | 11700 | 7950X3D |
| Codename | Rocket Lake | Zen 4 |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 5★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| P-cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Threads | 16 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 4 | 16★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1200 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 120 |
| Max Turbo Power | 125★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 11700 8-core LGA 1200
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong single thread (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong multi thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i7 11700 8-core LGA 1200 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.