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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 i7-11700K

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.1% higher average FPS across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.1 vs 67.9 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 5700G.

Ryzen 7 5700G

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $40 less on MSRP ($359 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 67.9 vs 61.1 PassMark/$ ($359 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-11700K.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11700K across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (14,000 vs 14,732).

Core i7-11700K

2021

Ryzen 7 5700G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.1% higher average FPS across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅Costs $40 less on MSRP ($359 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 67.9 vs 61.1 PassMark/$ ($359 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-11700K.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.1 vs 67.9 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 5700G.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11700K across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (14,000 vs 14,732).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-11700K better than Ryzen 7 5700G?

Yes. Core i7-11700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 15.1% average FPS lead across 35 shared CPU game tests in our data, 5.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 0.0% higher 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 i7-11700K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.1% more average FPS across 35 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-11700K is the better fit. You are getting 5.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i7-11700K is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 5700G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-11700K is 11.1% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $359 MSRP, and it gives you a 15.1% average FPS lead across 35 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 5700G is also 11.1% better value on MSRP (67.9 vs 61.1 PassMark/$), 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 7 5700G 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 i7-11700K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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 i7-11700K Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5700G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-11700K	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	302 FPS	200 FPS
medium	265 FPS	173 FPS
high	223 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	247 FPS	169 FPS
medium	195 FPS	141 FPS
high	160 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	84 FPS
medium	136 FPS	75 FPS
high	105 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	46 FPS

Open Core i7-11700K Open Ryzen 7 5700G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-11700K	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	609 FPS	474 FPS
medium	529 FPS	394 FPS
high	454 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	409 FPS
medium	493 FPS	351 FPS
high	421 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	266 FPS
4K
low	404 FPS	283 FPS
medium	342 FPS	249 FPS
high	320 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	200 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-11700K	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	609 FPS	582 FPS
medium	609 FPS	484 FPS
high	609 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	571 FPS	378 FPS
1440p
low	609 FPS	525 FPS
medium	609 FPS	445 FPS
high	549 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	471 FPS	345 FPS
4K
low	586 FPS	398 FPS
medium	485 FPS	332 FPS
high	428 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	235 FPS

Open Core i7-11700K Open Ryzen 7 5700G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-11700K	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	609 FPS	609 FPS
medium	609 FPS	609 FPS
high	609 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	609 FPS	609 FPS
1440p
low	609 FPS	609 FPS
medium	609 FPS	609 FPS
high	609 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	609 FPS	609 FPS
4K
low	609 FPS	609 FPS
medium	565 FPS	590 FPS
high	510 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core i7-11700K Open Ryzen 7 5700G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700K and Ryzen 7 5700G

Core i7-11700K

The Core i7-11700K 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,362 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 5700G

The Ryzen 7 5700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,360 points. Launch price was $359.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-11700K and Ryzen 7 5700G share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-11700K versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700G — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700K (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-11700K uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700G uses Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700K scores 24,362 against the Ryzen 7 5700G's 24,360 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-11700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 14,732 vs 14,000 (5.1% advantage for the Core i7-11700K). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700K vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 5700G.

Feature	Core i7-11700K	Ryzen 7 5700G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz+9%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	24,362	24,360
Cinebench R23 Multi	14,732+5%	14,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,500
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11700K uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — 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 i7-11700K) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5700G) — the Ryzen 7 5700G offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z590,B560 (Core i7-11700K) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700G).

Feature	Core i7-11700K	Ryzen 7 5700G
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Core i7-11700K supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700K) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700G). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 750 (Core i7-11700K) and Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 7 5700G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700G targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700G rivals Core i7-11700.

Feature	Core i7-11700K	Ryzen 7 5700G
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 750	Radeon Vega 8
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-11700K launched at $399 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700G debuted at $359. On MSRP ($399 vs $359), the Ryzen 7 5700G is $40 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-11700K delivers 61.1 pts/$ vs 67.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700G — making the Ryzen 7 5700G the 10.5% better value option.