AMD EPYC 9454 vs Intel Core i7-11700F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive benchmark sweep for the AMD EPYC 9454 across every measured test. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the EPYC 9454 scores 7396 against the Intel Core i7-11700F's 1777, a delta of -76% from the Intel's perspective. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern: AMD scores 1044, Intel scores 250, again a -76% delta. These are not narrow margins; the AMD part is roughly four times faster in raw throughput per the database.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore test shows the EPYC 9454 at 30817 versus the i7-11700F at 7405, maintaining the -76% delta. The single-core R20 test repeats this: AMD scores 4350, Intel scores 1045, a -76% delta. Cinebench R23 multicore delivers the largest absolute gap, with AMD at 73375 and Intel at 17633, still a -76% delta. The R23 single-core test shows AMD at 10358 and Intel at 2489, consistent with the -76% delta seen throughout.

Every head-to-head benchmark in the database records the same winner and the same approximate delta. The Intel Core i7-11700F wins zero head-to-head tests, while the AMD EPYC 9454 wins all six. The delta percentage never strays beyond -76% to -76.1%, indicating a uniform performance ratio across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The data does not show any test where the Intel part closes the gap or takes the lead.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD EPYC 9454 wins in every recorded workload category. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 both multicore and single-core all favor the AMD processor by the same approximate margin. The database places both processors at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, but the average benchmark scores tell a different story: the i7-11700F averages 21988, while the EPYC 9454 averages 21223. Interestingly, the Intel part has a slightly higher average score despite losing every head-to-head test, which reflects the different benchmark sets recorded for each processor.

The Intel Core i7-11700F shows strengths in its own benchmark set, including a 3DMark max threads score of 7479, a Geekbench multicore score of 9680, and a Passmark multithread score of 20728. It also records strong single-thread results in Passmark at 3262 and in Geekbench at 1891. These numbers indicate a capable desktop processor, but they do not appear in the head-to-head comparison, so they cannot be directly weighed against the EPYC 9454.

For applications that rely on the Cinebench rendering suite, the EPYC 9454 is the clear choice. For workloads that mirror the i7-11700F's broader benchmark profile, the Intel part may still be competitive, but the database offers no head-to-head evidence for those tests. The wins column is unambiguous: 6 for AMD, 0 for Intel.

The Verdict

The data points to one conclusion: the AMD EPYC 9454 outperforms the Intel Core i7-11700F in every recorded comparison. If the workload is Cinebench-based rendering or similar multi-threaded compute, the EPYC 9454 delivers roughly four times the performance, as indicated by the consistent -76% delta. The Intel part wins no head-to-head tests, so there is no benchmark-driven reason to prefer it over the AMD processor in these specific measurements.

The Intel Core i7-11700F may still be relevant for users whose workloads match its non-head-to-head benchmark results, such as Passmark integer math at 79133 or floating point math at 46307. However, those results have no direct comparison in the database against the EPYC 9454. The verdict from the recorded data is simple: for measured performance, the AMD EPYC 9454 is the superior processor. The i7-11700F is an end-of-life desktop part, while the EPYC 9454 remains active in the server and workstation segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD EPYC 9454 has 48 cores and 96 threads, while the Intel Core i7-11700F has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in Cinebench R23 multicore scores?

A: The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 73375, while the Intel Core i7-11700F scores 17633. The delta is -76% from the Intel side.

Q: Does the Intel part win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. The recorded head-to-head benchmarks show the AMD EPYC 9454 winning all 6 tests, with the Intel Core i7-11700F recording 0 wins.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-11700F has an average benchmark score of 21988, while the AMD EPYC 9454 has an average score of 21223.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD EPYC 9454 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-11700F does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each?

A: The Intel Core i7-11700F has a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the AMD EPYC 9454 has a memory bandwidth of 460.8 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The Intel Core i7-11700F uses the Rocket Lake architecture on a 14 nm process node fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 276 mm². The AMD EPYC 9454 uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Genoa, on a 5 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 8x 72 mm². The AMD chip integrates 52,560 million transistors, while the Intel part does not have a recorded transistor count.

Cache configurations differ sharply. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 256 MB of shared L3 cache. That L3 difference is substantial: 256 MB versus 16 MB. The AMD processor also uses a twelve-channel DDR5 memory bus, while the Intel part uses dual-channel DDR4, giving the AMD part a memory bandwidth of 460.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s.

PCIe support also diverges. The Intel Core i7-11700F provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD EPYC 9454 provides PCIe Gen 5 with 128 lanes. Neither processor includes integrated graphics, and both have locked multipliers. The AMD part supports ECC memory, the Intel part does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. Core count: 8 versus 48. Thread count: 16 versus 96. Base clock: 2.50 GHz for Intel, 2.75 GHz for AMD. Boost clock: 4.90 GHz for Intel, 3.80 GHz for AMD. TDP: 65 watts for Intel, 290 watts for AMD. Socket: Intel Socket 1200 versus AMD Socket SP5.

Process node: 14 nm for Intel, 5 nm for AMD. Foundry: Intel for the i7-11700F, TSMC for the EPYC 9454. Memory support: DDR4 for Intel, DDR5 for AMD. Memory bus: dual-channel versus twelve-channel. ECC memory: not supported on Intel, supported on AMD. PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes versus Gen 5 with 128 lanes.

Market segment: Desktop for Intel, Server/Workstation for AMD. Production status: End-of-life for Intel, Active for AMD. Release date: 2021-03-15 for Intel, 2022-11-09 for AMD. Launch MSRP: $298 for Intel, $5225 for AMD. Part numbers: SRKNR for Intel, 100-100000478 for AMD. The Intel part goes by the Core i7-11700F in the Core 11th Gen series, while the AMD part is the EPYC 9454 in the EPYC 9004 series.