PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-11700B

2021

Why buy it

✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 5600X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,581 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 66.8 vs 73.1 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $24 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅Delivers 9.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 73.1 vs 66.8 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11700B can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-11700B

2021

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 5600X needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $24 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅Delivers 9.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 73.1 vs 66.8 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,581 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 66.8 vs 73.1 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11700B can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5600X better than Core i7-11700B?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i7-11700B is ahead with a 1.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5600X pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 5600X also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5600X is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 5600X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 5600X is $24 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $323 MSRP, and it gives you 1.2% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Core i7-11700B is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 9.3% better value on MSRP (73.1 vs 66.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-11700B is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-11700B Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	250 FPS	203 FPS
medium	231 FPS	174 FPS
high	194 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	167 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	169 FPS
medium	186 FPS	141 FPS
high	151 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	155 FPS	85 FPS
medium	131 FPS	76 FPS
high	101 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	47 FPS

Open Core i7-11700B Open Ryzen 5 5600X

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	540 FPS	464 FPS
medium	490 FPS	387 FPS
high	410 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	291 FPS
1440p
low	477 FPS	397 FPS
medium	421 FPS	334 FPS
high	365 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	294 FPS	263 FPS
medium	262 FPS	226 FPS
high	247 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	171 FPS

Open Core i7-11700B Open Ryzen 5 5600X

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	540 FPS	546 FPS
medium	540 FPS	473 FPS
high	488 FPS	432 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	358 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	508 FPS
medium	501 FPS	413 FPS
high	426 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	312 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	348 FPS
medium	369 FPS	292 FPS
high	325 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	199 FPS

Open Core i7-11700B Open Ryzen 5 5600X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	540 FPS	546 FPS
medium	540 FPS	546 FPS
high	540 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	540 FPS	546 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	546 FPS
medium	540 FPS	546 FPS
high	540 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	524 FPS
4K
low	522 FPS	529 FPS
medium	469 FPS	484 FPS
high	417 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	379 FPS

Open Core i7-11700B Open Ryzen 5 5600X

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700B and Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-11700B

The Core i7-11700B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: Up to 3200 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 21,581 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-11700B packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-11700B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11700B versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700B (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i7-11700B uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700B scores 21,581 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700B vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+4%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.7 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	32 MB+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm, 12 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	21,581	21,845+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,287	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,265	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,050	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11700B uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-11700B) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM570,QM580,WM590 (Core i7-11700B) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X).

Feature	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket	FCBGA1787	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i7-11700B supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700B) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). The Core i7-11700B includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 750), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700B targets Desktop, Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 750	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-11700B launched at $323 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. On MSRP ($323 vs $299), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $24 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-11700B delivers 66.8 pts/$ vs 73.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 8.9% better value option.