i7-11700 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
43.57
+239%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX outperforms Core i7-11700 by a whopping 239% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i7-11700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking55611
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency14.1918.04
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i7-11700 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads4816
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache1536 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache128 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm14 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2276 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C72 °C
Number of transistors16,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i7-11700 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
SocketWRX8FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i7-11700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i7-11700 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i7-11700 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i7-11700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s50 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics 750
Max video memory-64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.3 GHz
Execution Units-32
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i7-11700 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i7-11700 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support-+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i7-11700 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12.1
OpenGL-4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i7-11700.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 43.57
+239%
i7-11700 12.86

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 66686
+239%
i7-11700 19688

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 2053
i7-11700 2136
+4%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 15051
+74.1%
i7-11700 8646

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 43.57 12.86
Recency 8 March 2022 16 March 2021
Physical cores 24 8
Threads 48 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has a 238.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

i7-11700, on the other hand, has 330.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-11700 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-11700 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i7-11700, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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