AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i7-11700

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i7-11700 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 57% faster and 40% more expensive than Intel Core i7-11700.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 7900
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PRICE$402.89$240
CPU MARK4833520671
VALUE12086
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY744318
CORES12 x 3.70 GHz8 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO5.40 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS41293262
DATEQ1/2023Q1/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-11700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
$185
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
21540
$116.98
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
$149.99

Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900 better than Intel Core i7-11700?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-11700 by 28%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 48335. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 744. The Intel Core i7-11700 efficiency score is 318. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 leads by 57%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.