AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE vs Intel Core i9-11900T Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear picture for these two 35 W desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE wins every single head-to-head benchmark recorded in the database, taking all six Cinebench tests with a consistent margin. The Intel Core i9-11900T does not record a single win in the head-to-head comparison. For users prioritizing raw multi-threaded and single-threaded rendering performance in a low-power envelope, the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE is the definitive choice based on the measurements. The Intel part, while competitive, trails by roughly 7% across the board, a consistent gap that appears in both multi-core and single-core workloads.

The average benchmark score reinforces this hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE posts an average score of 4836, while the Intel Core i9-11900T averages 4685. The AMD part also holds a slightly higher percentile ranking among all CPUs at 59, compared to 58 for the Intel chip. The nearest rivals data places the AMD part alongside the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS and Ryzen 9 3950X, with deltas of 0.2% and 0.6% respectively. The Intel part sits near the Intel Core i9-10900F and i9-9900KF, with deltas of 0.5% and 0.7%. This positions the two parts in similar performance tiers overall, but the head-to-head data shows the AMD silicon consistently ahead when directly compared.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE uses the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, and is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The chip houses 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Intel Core i9-11900T uses the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It also has 8 cores and 16 threads, but runs at a base clock of 1500.00 MHz (1.50 GHz) and boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Intel part boosts significantly higher, yet the AMD part still wins all benchmarks, indicating that the architectural efficiency of Zen 2 overcomes the clock speed deficit.

Cache configurations differ notably. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache total. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, but doubles the L3 to 16 MB shared. Despite having half the L3 cache, the AMD part outperforms the Intel part in every recorded test. The die sizes also tell a story: the AMD chip measures 156 mm² with 9,800 million transistors, while the Intel chip is substantially larger at 276 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Platform support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE uses AMD Socket AM4 and PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel Core i9-11900T uses Intel Socket 1200 and PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Both support dual-channel DDR4 memory with identical 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and neither supports ECC memory. The integrated graphics differ too: the AMD part carries Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part has UHD Graphics 750. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. The AMD part remains in active production, while the Intel part is listed as end-of-life.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a remarkably consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE scores 1685 against the Intel Core i9-11900T's 1572, a 7.2% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows the same margin: 237 versus 221, again 7.2% for AMD. Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD part scores 7023 multi-core and 991 single-core, while the Intel part manages 6550 and 924 respectively. The multi-core delta is 7.2%, and the single-core delta is 7.3%, the largest recorded margin in the set.

Cinebench R23 confirms the trend. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE scores 16722 multi-core and 2360 single-core. The Intel Core i9-11900T scores 15596 and 2201. Both deltas sit at 7.2%. This uniformity across all six tests is notable. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus 4.30 GHz does not translate into any benchmark victory. The database also records Geekbench results for the Intel part only: 8257 multi-core and 2157 single-core. The AMD part has no Geekbench entry in the recorded data, so no direct comparison is possible there. The wins tally stands at 6 for AMD and 0 for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-11900T boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE boosts to 4.30 GHz.

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD part scores 16722 versus 15596 for the Intel part, a 7.2% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory bandwidth?

A: Yes, both support dual-channel DDR4 with a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-11900T has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE has 8 MB.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE is listed as active, while the Intel Core i9-11900T is listed as end-of-life.

Q: Which chip has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE averages 4836, compared to 4685 for the Intel Core i9-11900T.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark, so the use-case split is straightforward from the data. For multi-threaded workloads like video rendering, 3D modeling, or compilation, the AMD part leads by 7.2% in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests. For single-threaded tasks, the AMD part also leads, with margins of 7.2% in R15 and R23 and 7.3% in R20. This makes the AMD chip the better choice for any workload represented by the Cinebench suite.

The Intel Core i9-11900T has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. However, it does have advantages that are not captured by the Cinebench tests. It offers PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 CPU lanes, versus PCIe Gen 3 on the AMD part. This could matter for storage or GPU bandwidth in systems that leverage newer PCIe devices. The Intel chip also has double the L3 cache at 16 MB, which could benefit certain cache-sensitive workloads not represented in the recorded benchmarks. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz is another theoretical advantage, though it does not manifest in the recorded Cinebench results.

For users prioritizing raw compute performance in a 35 W envelope, the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE is the clear winner based on the database. The Intel part may still be relevant for platforms requiring PCIe Gen 4 or for users who prefer Intel's ecosystem, but the benchmark data does not favor it. The AMD chip also remains in active production, while the Intel chip is end-of-life, which could affect availability for new builds.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The manufacturing process differs: the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE uses 7 nm at TSMC, while the Intel Core i9-11900T uses 14 nm at Intel. The die size also differs: 156 mm² for AMD versus 276 mm² for Intel. The AMD chip records 9,800 million transistors, while the Intel chip has no recorded transistor count. Base clocks differ substantially: 3.10 GHz for AMD versus 1500.00 MHz for Intel. Boost clocks differ as well: 4.30 GHz for AMD versus 4.90 GHz for Intel.

The L1 cache differs: 64 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel. The L2 cache is identical at 512 KB per core. The L3 cache differs: 8 MB on AMD versus 16 MB shared on Intel. The sockets differ: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1200. PCIe support differs: Gen 3 on AMD versus Gen 4 with 20 lanes on Intel. The integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 8 on AMD versus UHD Graphics 750 on Intel. The multiplier status differs: unlocked on AMD, locked on Intel. The production status differs: active on AMD, end-of-life on Intel. The release dates differ: 2020-07-20 for AMD versus 2021-03-15 for Intel. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $439, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers differ: 100-000000149 for AMD and SRKNQ for Intel.