Ryzen 7 9700X vs i9-11950H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11950H
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
13.75
Ryzen 7 9700X
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
24.26
+76.4%

Ryzen 7 9700X outperforms i9-11950H by an impressive 76% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 9700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking541207
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Tiger Lakeno data
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 9700X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache640 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache10 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin4 nm
Die sizeno data70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 9700X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1787AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 9700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 9700X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 9700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 9700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® ProcessorsAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 9700X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 9700X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 9700X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 9700X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-11950H 13.75
Ryzen 7 9700X 24.26
+76.4%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-11950H 21198
Ryzen 7 9700X 37407
+76.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.75 24.26
Recency 11 May 2021 8 August 2024
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

i9-11950H has 44.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9700X, on the other hand, has a 76.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-11950H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-11950H is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 9700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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