Intel Core i7-11700T vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Processor comparisons 18-03-2021

   Perhaps you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a decision after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i7-11700T vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and see which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, programming, rendering, video editing, streaming. Here you can find useful information from real streaming and video editing tests or several benchmarks. A careful analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like DaVinci Resolve Studio, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Blender, VeraCrypt, 3DMark, WPrime, Handbrake, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), AIDA64, Gears 5, SuperPi, Prime95, 7zip, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, MATLAB, Dolphin Emulator, PCMark 10, RealBench, PassMark, UserBenchmark, Blender, Furmark.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

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

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Intel Core i7-11700T.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i7-11700T

57%

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

58%

This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is 1% better than Core i7-11700T. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-11700T

55%

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

57%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And of course, 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 other games in which processors were compared: Half-Life: Alyx, NBA 2K20, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Hitman 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghostrunner, League of Legends (LOL), Metro Exodus, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Monster Hunter World, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Control, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Microsoft Flight Simulator, DOTA 2A, Forza Horizon 4, Battlefield V.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	97.0	100.8
Valorant	110.3	114.5
Cyberpunk 2077	61.8	64.1
Apex Legends	103.7	107.7
Call of Duty Warzone	82.7	85.9
Overwatch	89.3	92.8
Red Dead Redemption 2	76.1	79.0
DOOM Eternal	55.1	57.3
Warzone	86.0	89.3
Assassin's Creed	92.6	96.2
Valheim	91.5	95.1

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 video cards and different amounts of RAM. 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. To be sure exactly how much performance 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 i7-11700T

153%

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

14%

To make a final resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-11700T is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX as it consumes less power: 35W vs. 250W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you need to know its TDP. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video rendering or video editing, programming, machine learning, streaming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor includes all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit 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 i7-11700T	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Cinbench 15 Single-core	239	173
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2285	4324
Cinbench 20 Single-core	558	431
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5121	10008
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1455	1098
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	13552	20987

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

	Intel Core i7-11700T	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Single-Core	3247	2290
Multi-Core	24722	28963

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

	Intel Core i7-11700T	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Single-Core	1614	1082
Multi-Core	8864	12545

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-11700T	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Announcement date	January 20, 2021	October 02, 2018
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1200	sTR4
Core name	Rocket Lake	Colfax
Architecture	x86	Zen+
Generation	11	2
Turbo Frequency	4.6 MHz	4.2 MHz
Frequency	1.4 MHz	3 MHz
Cores	8	24
Threads	16	48
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	12 nm
Transistors count	8200 millions	18800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	35 W	250 W
Memory type	DDR4-3200	DDR4
Max. Memory	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	2933
Memory bandwidth	50 GB/s
L1 cache		2.25MB
L2 cache	4 MB	12MB
L3 cache	16 MB	64MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		YD297XAZUHCAF YD297XAZAFWOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is 53% better than Core i7-11700T in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 16 more core than Core i7-11700T. 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 i7-11700T is better: 14
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is better: 24
However, it should be realized that all the data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i7-11700T and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX before making a choice which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i7-11700T specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX specs and review.