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 i7-11700KF

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +29.7% higher average FPS across 14 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $374 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7735H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7735H moves to FP7 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7735H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 7735H

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 680M, while Core i7-11700KF needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11700KF across 14 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,619 vs 23,811).

Core i7-11700KF

2021

Ryzen 7 7735H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +29.7% higher average FPS across 14 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 680M, while Core i7-11700KF needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $374 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7735H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7735H moves to FP7 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7735H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11700KF across 14 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,619 vs 23,811).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-11700KF better than Ryzen 7 7735H?

Yes. Core i7-11700KF is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 29.7% average FPS lead across 14 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.8% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-11700KF is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 29.7% more average FPS across 14 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-11700KF is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i7-11700KF is the smarter buy today. Core i7-11700KF is at an unclear MSRP at $374 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 29.7% average FPS lead across 14 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (63.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 7 7735H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 i7-11700KF Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7735H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-11700KF	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	301 FPS	246 FPS
medium	264 FPS	230 FPS
high	222 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	247 FPS	217 FPS
medium	195 FPS	184 FPS
high	159 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	152 FPS
medium	136 FPS	129 FPS
high	105 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-11700KF	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	595 FPS	414 FPS
medium	529 FPS	350 FPS
high	454 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	272 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	357 FPS
medium	493 FPS	312 FPS
high	421 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	238 FPS
4K
low	404 FPS	246 FPS
medium	342 FPS	221 FPS
high	320 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-11700KF	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	595 FPS	590 FPS
medium	595 FPS	558 FPS
high	595 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	567 FPS	387 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	590 FPS
medium	595 FPS	505 FPS
high	546 FPS	432 FPS
ultra	468 FPS	354 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	430 FPS
medium	482 FPS	366 FPS
high	425 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	261 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-11700KF	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	595 FPS	590 FPS
medium	595 FPS	590 FPS
high	595 FPS	590 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	590 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	590 FPS
medium	595 FPS	590 FPS
high	595 FPS	587 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	595 FPS	535 FPS
medium	565 FPS	488 FPS
high	510 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	376 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700KF and Ryzen 7 7735H

Core i7-11700KF

The Core i7-11700KF 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: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,811 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 7735H

The Ryzen 7 7735H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,619 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-11700KF and Ryzen 7 7735H share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-11700KF versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700KF (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-11700KF uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700KF scores 23,811 against the Ryzen 7 7735H's 23,619 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-11700KF. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-11700KF	Ryzen 7 7735H
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz+5%	4.75 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	6 nm-57%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023)
PassMark	23,811	23,619
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,011	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,287	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,874	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11700KF uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-11700KF versus DDR5-4800 on the Ryzen 7 7735H — the Ryzen 7 7735H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-11700KF supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i7-11700KF	Ryzen 7 7735H
Socket	LGA1200	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-11700KF has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i7-11700KF supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700KF) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735H). The Ryzen 7 7735H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Core i7-11700KF requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile.