Core i7-11700T vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

CPU

GPU

Core i7-11700T

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2021

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Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-11700T

8 / 16

15,393

+0.3%

15,342

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

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 2700.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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8% HIGHER MSRP
$323 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $24 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,342 vs 15,393).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌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 7 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 2700.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $24 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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8% HIGHER MSRP
$323 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,342 vs 15,393).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌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 7 PRO 2700?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is ahead with a 5.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-11700T pulls ahead with 0.3% better PassMark.

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 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i7-11700T is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-11700T is 8.0% more expensive on MSRP at $323 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you 0.3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 5.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is also 7.7% better value on MSRP (51.3 vs 47.7 PassMark/$), 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 7 PRO 2700 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 2018) and 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 i7-11700T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	189 FPS	176 FPS
medium	155 FPS	154 FPS
high	128 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	145 FPS
medium	120 FPS	122 FPS
high	98 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	66 FPS
medium	73 FPS	59 FPS
high	59 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	274 FPS	336 FPS
medium	227 FPS	297 FPS
high	204 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	241 FPS	307 FPS
medium	206 FPS	278 FPS
high	185 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	225 FPS
medium	147 FPS	207 FPS
high	141 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	168 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	385 FPS	384 FPS
medium	385 FPS	384 FPS
high	385 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	384 FPS
medium	385 FPS	384 FPS
high	385 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	385 FPS	384 FPS
medium	364 FPS	319 FPS
high	327 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	226 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	385 FPS	384 FPS
medium	385 FPS	384 FPS
high	385 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	384 FPS
medium	385 FPS	384 FPS
high	385 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	385 FPS	384 FPS
medium	385 FPS	384 FPS
high	385 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	332 FPS

Open Core i7-11700T Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700T and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

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 7 PRO 2700

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,342 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-11700T and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-11700T versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 — a 11.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700T (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-11700T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700T scores 15,393 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700's 15,342 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-11700T. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+12%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	3.2 GHz+129%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	15,393	15,342
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 7 PRO 2700 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-11700T	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
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 7 PRO 2700). The Core i7-11700T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 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 7 PRO 2700
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 7 PRO 2700 debuted at $299. On MSRP ($323 vs $299), the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is $24 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-11700T delivers 47.7 pts/$ vs 51.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 the 7.4% better value option.