Intel Core i7 11700 8-core LGA 1200
Intel
76 Overall Score
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 11700 8-core LGA 1200
88 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
The Intel i5-11400 is praised for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, stability, and ease of installation. Users highlight its speed for gaming and everyday tasks, though they note it runs hot and draws more power than its TDP suggests, especially with power limits removed. A good aftermarket cooler is recommended for sustained workloads.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Stable and reliable
- Easy installation
- Fast for gaming and everyday tasks
- Good seller experience
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- High power draw when unlocked
- Stock cooler insufficient
- No software bundle included
Price to performance 4
Thermal performance 3
Power consumption 3
Stability 2
Ease of installation 2
Seller experience 2
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i7 11700 | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 11700 | 1200 |
| Codename | Rocket Lake | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Threads | 16★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 4★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 16★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1200 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 16 |
| TDP | 65★ | 270 |
| Max Turbo Power | 125★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 11700 8-core LGA 1200
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong single thread (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i7 11700 8-core LGA 12000.287score per dollar
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM40.443score per dollar
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 11700
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.
