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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear and consistent picture: the Intel Core i7-11700F dominates the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U across nearly every recorded test. Of the 17 head-to-head comparisons available, Intel wins 16, with AMD claiming a single victory. The margins, however, vary dramatically depending on the workload.

The most lopsided result appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel chip scores 17,633 against AMD's 8,591. That is a 51.3% deficit for the Ryzen, the largest gap in the entire comparison. The single-core version of the same test tells a similar story: Intel scores 2,489 versus 1,414, a 43.2% difference. These are not marginal gaps; they indicate a fundamental performance tier difference between the two processors.

Cinebench R15 shows the same trend but with smaller margins. In multi-core, Intel leads 1,777 to 1,330, a 25.2% advantage. Single-core R15 favors Intel by 10%, with scores of 250 against 225. The pattern holds across other multi-threaded workloads. Geekbench multi-core sees Intel at 9,680 versus 6,466, a 33.2% lead. PassMark multithread shows Intel ahead 20,728 to 17,039, a more modest 17.8% edge.

Integer math performance favors Intel substantially: 79,133 versus 62,109, a 21.5% advantage. Floating point math follows suit, with Intel at 46,307 and AMD at 33,971, a 26.6% gap. Extended instruction performance, which reflects SIMD and specialized workload capabilities, gives Intel 18,308 against AMD's 13,187, a 28% difference. Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive test, sees Intel at 30,498 versus 21,267, a 30.3% lead.

Data compression is another Intel win, 266,035 versus 200,252, a 24.7% margin. Prime number finding is close in absolute terms: 56 versus 50, a 10.7% difference. Physics simulation favors Intel by just 5.2%, with scores of 885 and 839.

The closest single-threaded results are notable. PassMark single-thread gives Intel 3,262 against AMD's 3,203, a mere 1.8% difference. This suggests that for lightly threaded tasks, the two processors are nearly equivalent, despite the larger gaps elsewhere.

The one AMD victory is in data encryption: 12,706 versus 12,563, a 1.1% edge. It is a narrow win, but it is also the only test where the Ryzen 5 7535U finishes ahead. Notably, the AES-capable hardware on the AMD side appears to give it a slight advantage in this specific workload.

Where Each One Wins

The data suggests a clear workload split. The Intel Core i7-11700F is the stronger choice for almost anything that scales with cores or threads. Rendering, rendering, rendering. Cinebench R23 and R15 multi-core tests are the most extreme examples, with Intel leading by 51.3% and 25.2% respectively. Any task that leverages many threads, whether in rendering, simulation, or content creation, will favor Intel.

The Ryzen's wins are narrower and more specialized. Its single victory in data encryption points to a specific strength in cryptographic workloads. The 1.1% edge there is small, but it is consistent with a processor that has dedicated hardware for such tasks. The close single-thread PassMark result, just 1.8% apart, suggests that for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications, the two are effectively comparable.

The broader pattern shows Intel winning by the largest margins in multi-core tests (51.3% in R23 multi) and by the smallest margins in single-thread tests (1.8% in PassMark single-thread). This is a typical profile for a higher-core-count desktop chip versus a lower-power mobile part. The Ryzen 5 7535U, with its 28W TDP, is clearly designed for efficiency rather than raw throughput. The Intel Core i7-11700F, with a 65W TDP, is built for sustained desktop performance.

The closest Intel wins outside of single-thread tests are in physics (5.2% margin) and data encryption (AMD wins by 1.1% for Intel, the only non-AMD win there). These are the workloads where the gap narrowest, suggesting that the architectural differences matter less in these specific workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors could hardly be more different in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U is built on Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, and manufactured on a 6nm process at TSMC. It is a mobile-focused chip, designed for AMD Socket FP7, with a 28W TDP. The Intel Core i7-11700F, by contrast, uses Rocket Lake architecture, also codenamed Rocket Lake, built on Intel's 14nm process, with a 276 mm² die size. It is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1200 with a 65W TDP.

Core counts differ: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads. The boost clocks are close, with AMD at 4.55 GHz and Intel at 4.90 GHz, but Intel's higher core count and higher boost clock contribute to its multi-core dominance. Base clocks are 2.90 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel.

Cache layouts are similar in size but different in structure. Both have 16 MB of shared L3 cache. L2 cache is identical per core at 512 KB. L1 cache differs: AMD has 64 KB per core, Intel has 80 KB per core. The total L3 is the same at 16 MB.

Memory support is a major divergence. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 memory, also dual-channel, but with a lower memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Despite Intel's lower memory bandwidth, it still wins the memory-sensitive tests like random string sorting by 30.3%. That suggests the Intel advantage comes more from core count and clock speed than from memory bandwidth.

ECC memory support is another difference: AMD supports it, Intel does not. Both have the same PCIe configuration: Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip includes integrated Radeon 660M graphics, while the Intel Core i7-11700F has no integrated graphics at all.

The production statuses reflect their market positions. AMD's Ryzen 5 7535U is active and in production, released on January 3, 2023. The Intel Core i7-11700F is end-of-life, released on March 15, 2021. The process node difference is stark: 6nm for AMD versus 14nm for Intel. Yet the older, larger-node Intel chip still outperforms the newer AMD part in nearly every test.

The die sizes tell a similar story. AMD's die is 208 mm², Intel's is 276 mm². Despite the larger die, Intel's 14nm process is older than AMD's 6nm process. This is a case where process advantage does not translate into performance advantage, at least not in these benchmarks.

The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $298. The AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core i7-11700F is the faster processor in almost every measurable way. Its wins span multi-core rendering (51.3% in Cinebench R23 multi), single-core performance (43.2% in Cinebench R23 single), integer math (21.5%), floating point (26.6%), and data compression (24.7%). The only test where AMD wins is data encryption, by 1.1%.

The Ryzen 5 7535U is the more efficient and modern part, built on a 6nm process with DDR5 support and integrated graphics. But in raw performance, it is not competitive with the Intel chip in this comparison. The Intel part has more cores (8 versus 6), more threads (16 versus 12), and a higher boost clock (4.90 GHz versus 4.55 GHz). These advantages show up clearly in the benchmark results.

For users who need maximum multi-threaded performance, the Intel Core i7-11700F is the clear choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,633 is more than double the AMD's 8,591. For users who prioritize single-threaded speed, the gap narrows to just 1.8% in PassMark single-thread, but Intel still leads there too.

The Ryzen 5 7535U makes sense for those who need an efficient mobile processor with integrated graphics, DDR5 memory support, ECC memory support, and a modern 6nm process node. Its single benchmark win in data encryption is the only performance-related reason to prefer AMD in these tests.

The production statuses reinforce this: AMD's Ryzen 5 7535U is active, Intel's Core i7-11700F is end-of-life. If longevity and continued availability matter, that favors AMD. But if raw performance alone matters, the data says Intel wins.

The percentile rankings are close, with AMD at the 76th percentile and Intel at 75th, so the two CPUs sit very close in the overall distribution.

The verdict is not nuanced but the data is unambiguous. Intel wins 16 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, and wins them by margins ranging from 1.8% to 51.3%. AMD wins one test, data encryption, by 1.1%. There is no scenario in the recorded data where the Ryzen 5 7535U outperforms the Intel Core i7-11700F outside of that single encryption test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i7-11700F wins by a 51.3% margin, scoring 17,633 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U's 8,591.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins the PassMark data encryption test, scoring 12,706 against Intel's 12,563, a 1.1% advantage.

Q: How close are the two processors in single-threaded performance?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the Intel Core i7-11700F scores 3,262 versus AMD's 3,203, a 1.8% difference. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the gap is larger at 43.2%, with Intel at 2,489 and AMD at 1,414.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U supports DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel Core i7-11700F supports DDR4 with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-11700F has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do the processors support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-11700F does not.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7535U | Intel Core i7-11700F |

|---|---|---|

| Series | 7000 series | Core 11th Gen |

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.55 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1200 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Rocket Lake |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Rocket Lake |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 208 mm² | 276 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | None |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2021-03-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $298 |

| Part Number | 100-000000988(FP7) / 100-000000992(FP7r2) | SRKNR |