Intel Core i7-11700KF vs AMD Ryzen 3 7335U

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Intel Core i7-11700KF or Intel Core i7-11700KF – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-11700KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-11700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
Intel Core i 11000 Group AMD Ryzen 6000U/7035U
11 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-11700KF Name AMD Ryzen 3 7335U
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-11700KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-11700KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
16 Threads 8
8x Cores 4x Zen 3+
8 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-11700KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U uses the AMD Radeon 660M (4 EUs), which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 256
-- Release date Q4/2022
-- Technology 6 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 4
-- GPU frequency 1.8 GHz
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name AMD Radeon 660M (4 EUs)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
95 W TDP down None
None TDP up 28 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-11700KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 6 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
323 $ Release price --
Rocket Lake S Architecture Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket FP7
4.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB