Intel Core i7-11700KF vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT

Processor comparisons 18-03-2021

   If there are difficulties with the choice of a processor, you will solve them by reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i7-11700KF vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and decide which is better for games or normal use for programming, streaming, video editing, rendering, machine learning. Here you can find all information from real video editing and streaming tests or various benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like 7zip, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Handbrake, Blender, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), PCMark 10, MATLAB, Prime95, DaVinci Resolve Studio, AIDA64, WPrime, UserBenchmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, RealBench, Dolphin Emulator, Furmark, Blender, VeraCrypt, PassMark, 3DMark, SuperPi, Gears 5.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Grand Theft Auto V
Red Dead Redemption 2
DOOM: Eternal
Fallout 76
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Apex Legends
Watch Dogs Legion
Valheim
Borderlands 3
Last Man Standing
Rainbow Six Siege
Death Stranding
Fortnite
Valorant
Overwatch
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Cyberpunk 2077
Halo Infinite
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT or Intel Core i7-11700KF.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-11700KF

58%

Ryzen 5 3600XT

55%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-11700KF is 5% better than Ryzen 5 3600XT. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-11700KF

56%

Ryzen 5 3600XT

54%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: NBA 2K20, Half-Life: Alyx, Ghostrunner, Horizon Zero Dawn, League of Legends (LOL), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Hitman 3, Metro Exodus, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Monster Hunter World, Forza Horizon 4, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Control, DOTA 2A, Battlefield V.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	99.1	96.6
Valorant	112.6	109.7
Cyberpunk 2077	63.1	61.4
Apex Legends	105.9	103.1
Call of Duty Warzone	84.5	82.3
Overwatch	91.2	88.9
Red Dead Redemption 2	77.7	75.7
DOOM Eternal	56.3	54.9
Warzone	87.9	85.6
Assassin's Creed	94.6	92.2
Valheim	93.5	91.1

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-11700KF

47%

Ryzen 5 3600XT

48%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 5 3600XT is more energy efficient than the Core i7-11700KF since it has less power consumption: 125W vs. 95W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, video rendering or video editing, streaming, machine learning, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum efficiency, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-11700KF	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Cinbench 15 Single-core	259	207
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2482	1671
Cinbench 20 Single-core	606	519
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5562	3855
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1580	1330
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	14720	9945

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-11700KF	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Single-Core	3526	2831
Multi-Core	26855	18815

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-11700KF	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Single-Core	1793	1386
Multi-Core	10909	8390

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-11700KF	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Announcement date	January 20, 2021	July 23, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1200	AM4
Core name	Rocket Lake-S	Matisse
Architecture	x86	Zen 2
Generation	11	3
Turbo Frequency	5 MHz	4.5 MHz
Frequency	3.6 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	8	6
Threads	16	12
Bus rate	12 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	8200 millions	4200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	125 W	95 W
Memory type	DDR4-3200	DDR4
Max. Memory	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth	64 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache	4 MB	3MB
L3 cache	16 MB	32MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		100-100000281BOX

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 5 3600XT is 5% better than Core i7-11700KF in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-11700KF has 2 more core than Ryzen 5 3600XT. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-11700KF is better: 31
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is better: 4
However, it should be realized that all the number that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i7-11700KF and AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT before making a decision which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i7-11700KF specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT specs and review.