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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-11500 vs Ryzen 7 7700X

The Core i5-11500 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 7700X on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $60.99 cheaper!

  • Up to 108% cheaper$179.00 vs $239.99
  • Up to 52% better value for money
  • Up to 37% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 7 months newer
  • Up to 108% more expensive$239.99 vs $179.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 7700X ranks 24 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 7700X has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 7700X has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 7700X has 20 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700X has a 67% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700X boosts 17% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-11500 draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-11500 is $60.99 cheaper.

LGA1200
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AM5
Rocket Lake
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Raphael
Desktop
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Desktop
UHD Graphics 750
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Radeon Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-11500 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700X. It's 52% faster than the Core i5-11500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 46/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700X than Core i5-11500?expand_more
52% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-11500 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-11500 and Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-11500 scores 46/100, Ryzen 7 7700X scores 70/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-11500 or Ryzen 7 7700X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-11500 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700X is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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