AMD Ryzen 5 7535U vs Intel Core i7-11700 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U has an average benchmark score of 22791, while the Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21891. The Ryzen 5 7535U also ranks in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, one point higher than the Intel part's 75th percentile.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-11700 scores 17504 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 50.9% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U's 8591. This is the largest percentage difference recorded in the head-to-head benchmarks.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 5 7535U wins the PassMark data encryption test by a marginal 0% delta, scoring 12706 versus 12704 for the Intel Core i7-11700. It is a near-tie, but the AMD part edges ahead.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U supports DDR5 memory with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-11700 supports DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score in Geekbench?

A: The Intel Core i7-11700 scores 1895 in Geekbench single-core, which is 15.5% higher than the Ryzen 5 7535U's 1602. The Intel part also leads in Cinebench R23 single-core by 42.8%.

Q: What are the production statuses of these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U is listed as Active, while the Intel Core i7-11700 is End-of-life. The Intel part was released in March 2021, and the AMD part was released in January 2023.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U is built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, while the Intel Core i7-11700 uses the Rocket Lake architecture. The manufacturing processes differ substantially: AMD uses a 6 nm process from TSMC, and Intel uses a 14 nm process from its own foundry. The die size reflects this gap, with the AMD processor measuring 208 mm² and the Intel processor measuring 276 mm².

Core and thread counts differ as well. The Ryzen 5 7535U has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i7-11700 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both processors share the same L3 cache size of 16 MB shared, and both have 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The L1 cache differs, with the AMD part offering 64 KB per core and the Intel part offering 80 KB per core.

Clock speeds show a trade-off between base and boost. The AMD processor runs a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The Intel processor runs a lower base clock of 2.50 GHz but a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher TDP at 65 watts compared to 28 watts for the AMD part, reflecting its desktop positioning.

The memory interface is a clear differentiator. The Ryzen 5 7535U supports DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, plus ECC memory support. The Core i7-11700 supports DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, without ECC support. Both processors offer PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ: the AMD processor pairs with Radeon 660M graphics, while the Intel processor pairs with UHD Graphics 750. The socket types are incompatible, with the AMD part using AMD Socket FP7 and the Intel part using Intel Socket 1200. The market segments also divide them, with the AMD part aimed at mobile and the Intel part aimed at desktop.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel Core i7-11700 across nearly every benchmark. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 1764 against 1330 for the AMD part, a 24.6% advantage. Single-core in the same test shows a narrower gap, with Intel at 248 versus 225, a 9.3% lead. The Cinebench R23 results amplify the multi-core gap: Intel scores 17504 versus 8591, a 50.9% difference. Single-core in R23 is also strongly in Intel's favor, 2471 versus 1414, a 42.8% lead.

Geekbench results follow the same pattern. The Intel Core i7-11700 scores 9003 in multi-core, 28.2% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7535U's 6466. In single-core, Intel leads 1895 versus 1602, a 15.5% difference. These results indicate that the Intel processor holds a consistent advantage in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads.

The PassMark suite shows Intel wins in most categories. Data compression favors Intel at 263563 versus 200252, a 24% lead. Extended instructions show Intel ahead at 18323 versus 13187, a 28% gap. Floating point math gives Intel 46369 against 33971, a 26.7% lead. Integer math shows Intel at 79687 versus 62109, a 22.1% advantage. Random string sorting favors Intel at 30147 versus 21267, a 29.5% difference. Multithread performance puts Intel at 20672 versus 17039, a 17.6% lead. Find prime numbers gives Intel a 55 to 50 win, a 9.1% gap. Physics shows a slim Intel edge, 868 versus 839, a 3.3% difference. Single-thread results are close, with Intel at 3263 versus 3203, a 1.8% lead.

The single exception is data encryption, where the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U scores 12706 versus 12704 for Intel, a 0% delta that counts as a win for AMD. This near-tie is the only benchmark in the head-to-head set where the AMD processor does not trail.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-11700 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.90 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.55 GHz for AMD and 4.90 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 watts for the AMD part and 65 watts for the Intel part.

Cache layouts differ in L1 only, with AMD at 64 KB per core and Intel at 80 KB per core. Both share 512 KB L2 per core and 16 MB shared L3. The process node is 6 nm for AMD and 14 nm for Intel. Foundries are TSMC and Intel, respectively. Die sizes are 208 mm² for AMD and 276 mm² for Intel.

Memory support diverges completely: AMD uses DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support, while Intel uses DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. The integrated graphics are Radeon 660M for AMD and UHD Graphics 750 for Intel. Sockets are AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1200. Market segments are mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. Production status is Active for AMD and End-of-life for Intel. Release dates are January 2023 for AMD and March 2021 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $323; the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-11700 wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. Its largest advantages appear in heavily threaded workloads, with a 50.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 28.2% lead in Geekbench multi-core. It also dominates synthetic math workloads, leading by 26.7% in floating point math and 22.1% in integer math. Data compression and random string sorting show 24% and 29.5% leads respectively. Single-thread performance favors Intel as well, with a 42.8% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and a 15.5% lead in Geekbench single-core, though the PassMark single-thread gap is only 1.8%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U wins exactly one benchmark: PassMark data encryption, with a 0% delta over Intel. This is effectively a statistical tie, but it represents the only recorded category where the AMD part does not lose. The AMD processor also holds advantages in specifications that do not appear in the benchmark list, including a lower TDP of 28 watts versus 65 watts, DDR5 memory support with higher bandwidth, ECC memory support, and a more recent release date.

For users focused on raw compute performance across rendering, math, compression, and general multi-threaded tasks, the Intel part is the clear winner based on benchmark data. For users prioritizing power efficiency, modern memory support, and ECC capability, the AMD part offers structural advantages despite its benchmark deficits.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the Intel Core i7-11700 as the stronger performer in nearly every measured workload. Its 50.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 42.8% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core are decisive. The Intel part also leads in Geekbench multi-core by 28.2% and in PassMark multithread by 17.6%. For rendering, video encoding, scientific computing, and general productivity, the Intel processor is the appropriate choice based on the recorded numbers.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U should be selected by users who prioritize efficiency and platform features. Its 28 watt TDP against 65 watts for Intel indicates substantially lower power draw. The DDR5 memory support with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth doubles the memory bandwidth of the Intel part's DDR4 configuration at 51.2 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the AMD part and absent on the Intel part. The mobile market segment and Active production status also make the AMD processor the relevant option for laptop designs.

The average benchmark scores offer a different perspective. The AMD processor scores 22791 on average, slightly above the Intel processor's 21891. The AMD part also holds a 76th percentile ranking versus 75th for Intel. This suggests that while the Intel part wins most direct comparisons, the AMD part performs competitively across the broader benchmark database. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X with a 0.1% lower average score, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U with 0.5% lower, the Intel Core i5-12500H with 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U with 0.8% higher. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9554P and EPYC 9534 with 0% deltas, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U with 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V with 0.3% lower.

In summary, the Intel Core i7-11700 is the benchmark winner for compute-heavy desktop workloads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U is the better fit for mobile systems requiring modern memory standards and lower power consumption.