Core i7-11700F vs Ryzen 7 5800H

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 i7-11700F

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 5800H.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $298 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 5800H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Ryzen 7 5800H

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11700F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,686 vs 20,770).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-11700F.

Core i7-11700F

2021

Ryzen 7 5800H

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 5800H.

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $298 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 5800H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11700F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,686 vs 20,770).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i7-11700F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-11700F better than Ryzen 7 5800H?

Yes. Core i7-11700F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.4% 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 i7-11700F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.1% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-11700F is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i7-11700F is the smarter buy today. Core i7-11700F is at an unclear MSRP at $298 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 9.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (69.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i7-11700F 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 i7-11700F Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-11700F	Ryzen 7 5800H
1080p
low	290 FPS	183 FPS
medium	260 FPS	150 FPS
high	220 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	155 FPS
medium	191 FPS	125 FPS
high	157 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	165 FPS	87 FPS
medium	135 FPS	76 FPS
high	105 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	47 FPS

Open Core i7-11700F Open Ryzen 7 5800H

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-11700F	Ryzen 7 5800H
1080p
low	519 FPS	517 FPS
medium	458 FPS	422 FPS
high	398 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	355 FPS	316 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	459 FPS
medium	404 FPS	383 FPS
high	352 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	281 FPS
4K
low	341 FPS	328 FPS
medium	288 FPS	281 FPS
high	267 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	222 FPS

Open Core i7-11700F Open Ryzen 7 5800H

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-11700F	Ryzen 7 5800H
1080p
low	519 FPS	517 FPS
medium	519 FPS	517 FPS
high	519 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	519 FPS	517 FPS
1440p
low	519 FPS	517 FPS
medium	519 FPS	517 FPS
high	508 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	469 FPS
medium	448 FPS	398 FPS
high	395 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	284 FPS

Open Core i7-11700F Open Ryzen 7 5800H

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-11700F	Ryzen 7 5800H
1080p
low	519 FPS	517 FPS
medium	519 FPS	517 FPS
high	519 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	519 FPS	517 FPS
1440p
low	519 FPS	517 FPS
medium	519 FPS	517 FPS
high	519 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	519 FPS	458 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	495 FPS
medium	519 FPS	445 FPS
high	500 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	329 FPS

Open Core i7-11700F Open Ryzen 7 5800H

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700F and Ryzen 7 5800H

Core i7-11700F

The Core i7-11700F 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,770 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 5800H

The Ryzen 7 5800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,686 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-11700F and Ryzen 7 5800H share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700F versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800H — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-11700F uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800H uses Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700F scores 20,770 against the Ryzen 7 5800H's 20,686 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-11700F. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-11700F	Ryzen 7 5800H
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+11%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.2 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	20,770	20,686
Geekbench 6 Single	2,196	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11700F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800H uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-11700F	Ryzen 7 5800H
Socket	LGA1200	FP6
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 i7-11700F) / not specified (Ryzen 7 5800H). Primary use case: Core i7-11700F targets Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700F rivals Ryzen 7 5800.