The Core i7-11700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 1500X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $53.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 1500X
- Up to 23% cheaper – $175.00 vs $228.00
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-11700K vs Ryzen 5 1500X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
223
100%
Min 1% FPS
153
100%
Price, $
$228
76%
Value, $/FPS
$1.02/FPS
85%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Average FPS
200
90%
Min 1% FPS
139
91%
Price, $
$175
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700K vs Ryzen 5 1500X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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High
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Ultra
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+2
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Very High
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High
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+3
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-11700K vs Ryzen 5 1500X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700K vs Ryzen 5 1500X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
74%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| $399.00 | MSRP | $189.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Zen |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 16 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
