Core i7-11700T vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

CPU

GPU

Core i7-11700T

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2021

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Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-11700T

8 / 16

15,393

+0.5%

15,316

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

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 i7-11700T

2021

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 47.7 vs 73.3 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $114 less on MSRP ($209 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 73.3 vs 47.7 PassMark/$ ($209 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,316 vs 15,393).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11700T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-11700T.

Core i7-11700T

2021

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE.

Why buy it

✅Costs $114 less on MSRP ($209 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 73.3 vs 47.7 PassMark/$ ($209 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 47.7 vs 73.3 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,316 vs 15,393).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11700T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-11700T.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-11700T better than Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE?

Yes. Core i7-11700T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-11700T is the better fit because it leads the single-thread side of the matchup with 9.5% higher max boost clock.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-11700T is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i7-11700T is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-11700T is 54.5% more expensive on MSRP at $323 MSRP versus $209 MSRP, and it gives you 0.5% higher PassMark. Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is also 53.8% better value on MSRP (73.3 vs 47.7 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

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

Core i7-11700T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020), 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i7-11700T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	189 FPS	177 FPS
medium	155 FPS	143 FPS
high	128 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	152 FPS
medium	120 FPS	121 FPS
high	98 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	69 FPS
medium	73 FPS	59 FPS
high	59 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	274 FPS	298 FPS
medium	227 FPS	257 FPS
high	204 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	241 FPS	261 FPS
medium	206 FPS	229 FPS
high	185 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	225 FPS
medium	147 FPS	202 FPS
high	141 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	156 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	385 FPS	383 FPS
medium	385 FPS	383 FPS
high	385 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	383 FPS
medium	385 FPS	383 FPS
high	385 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	385 FPS	383 FPS
medium	364 FPS	332 FPS
high	327 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	227 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	385 FPS	383 FPS
medium	385 FPS	383 FPS
high	385 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	383 FPS
medium	385 FPS	383 FPS
high	385 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	383 FPS
4K
low	385 FPS	383 FPS
medium	385 FPS	383 FPS
high	385 FPS	378 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	316 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700T and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

Core i7-11700T

The Core i7-11700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,393 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,316 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-11700T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-11700T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-11700T versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700T (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-11700T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700T scores 15,393 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE's 15,316 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-11700T. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700T vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE.

Feature	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+10%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	3.3 GHz+136%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+100%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	15,393	15,316
Geekbench 6 Single	1,497	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11700T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11700T) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE). The Core i7-11700T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700T rivals Ryzen 7 5700G.

Feature	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 750	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-11700T launched at $323 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE debuted at $209. On MSRP ($323 vs $209), the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is $114 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-11700T delivers 47.7 pts/$ vs 73.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE the 42.4% better value option.