AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs Intel Core i7-11700K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and Intel Core i7-11700K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 61% faster and 20% more expensive than Intel Core i7-11700K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $501 | $399.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 62474 | 24401 |
| VALUE | 125 | 61 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1200 |
| TDP | 170W | 125W |
| EFFICIENCY | 367 | 195 |
| CORES | 16 x 4.50 GHz | 8 x 3.60 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.70 GHz | 5.00 GHz |
| THREADS | 4266 | 3390 |
| DATE | Q3/2022 | Q4/2020 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-14900KS | 60550 | $649.98 | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | 58835 | $319 | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | 58835 | $274 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-11700K
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | 24416 | $164.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5700 | 24304 | $175.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | 25293 | $190.99 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 7950X better than Intel Core i7-11700K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-11700K by 51%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 170 watts and a CPUMark score of 62474. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 367. The Intel Core i7-11700K efficiency score is 195. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X leads by 47%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.