AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 vs Intel Core i7-11700KF Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records 17 head-to-head comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 and the Intel Core i7-11700KF. The Intel part claims 12 victories, while the AMD processor secures 5. The overall average benchmark score tells a similar story: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 posts an average of 25981, while the Intel Core i7-11700KF reaches 25423. That places the AMD part roughly 2.2% higher in aggregate, despite losing the majority of individual tests.

The most lopsided result in favor of Intel appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Core i7-11700KF scores 20214 against 12532 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, a delta of negative 38% from the AMD perspective. That is a substantial gap, driven by the Intel chip's 8 cores and 16 threads versus the AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads, along with the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Cinebench R15 multi-core follows a similar pattern, with Intel winning 2037 to 1915, a 6% delta. The single-core Cinebench tests also favor Intel decisively. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 2853 versus 1915.5, a 32.9% margin. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel leads 287 to 242.6, a 15.5% gap.

Geekbench multi-core shows Intel ahead with 10565 against 9165, a 13.3% delta. The Passmark suite reinforces Intel's dominance in throughput-oriented workloads. Passmark data compression goes to Intel, 317712 versus 229796, a 27.7% delta. Passmark data encryption sees Intel at 15229 versus 11470, a 24.7% margin. Passmark extended instructions favor Intel, 22247 to 16440, a 26.1% delta. Passmark floating point math lands at 50571 for Intel and 39967 for AMD, a 21% gap. Passmark integer math shows Intel at 85377 versus 63078, another 26.1% delta. Passmark multithread scores 23819 for Intel and 19506 for AMD, an 18.1% margin. Passmark random string sorting gives Intel a 36309 to 24970 win, a 31.2% delta.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, however, posts notable victories in several single-threaded and specialized tests. Its largest win comes in Passmark find prime numbers, where it scores 72 versus Intel's 62, a 16.1% delta. Passmark physics also goes to AMD, 1095 against 985, an 11.2% margin. In Geekbench single-core, AMD takes the lead with 2140 versus 1938, a 10.4% delta. Both Passmark single-thread and Passmark singlethread tests record identical scores for AMD at 3683, beating Intel's 3368 by 9.4%. These results indicate that despite the Intel part's higher boost clock, the AMD Zen 5 architecture delivers superior per-core integer and physics performance in certain workloads.

The data suggests a split personality. For heavily threaded, sustained workloads, the Intel Core i7-11700KF is clearly ahead, often by double-digit percentages. For single-threaded tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 holds an edge, though the margins are smaller than Intel's multi-core wins. The overall average benchmark score, however, slightly favors AMD, which may reflect the weighting of the database's benchmark suite toward single-thread and mixed workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-11700KF wins 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 wins 5.

Q: What is the largest performance difference in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest delta is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core i7-11700KF scores 20214 versus the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340's 12532, a negative 38% delta for the AMD part.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any single-core tests?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 wins Geekbench single-core with 2140 against 1938 (10.4% delta), Passmark single-thread with 3683 against 3368 (9.4% delta), and Passmark singlethread with the same scores.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Passmark physics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 leads Passmark physics with a score of 1095, while the Intel Core i7-11700KF scores 985. That is an 11.2% delta in favor of AMD.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has an average benchmark score of 25981. The Intel Core i7-11700KF has an average benchmark score of 25423.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 sits at the 78th percentile, while the Intel Core i7-11700KF sits at the 77th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is built on a Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Krackan Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core i7-11700KF uses the Rocket Lake architecture, also codenamed Rocket Lake, and belongs to the Core i7 generation. Intel fabricates this chip on a 14 nm process node. The manufacturing process difference is significant: the AMD part uses a smaller node, which contributes to its lower power profile and die size.

The AMD die size measures 195 mm², while the Intel die size is larger at 276 mm². Both chips feature 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but their L2 and L3 configurations differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-11700KF has 512 KB of L2 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L3 cache may aid in certain cache-sensitive workloads, though the AMD's Zen 5 architecture compensates with higher instruction-level efficiency.

Memory support diverges sharply. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-11700KF supports only DDR4 memory, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The AMD part's memory bandwidth advantage is notable, nearly 75% higher than Intel's, which can influence memory-bound applications.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i7-11700KF provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip offers more PCIe lanes, which may be relevant for desktop expansion. The AMD part includes integrated graphics in the form of a Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core i7-11700KF has no integrated graphics. The AMD chip also has a lower thermal design power at 28 W, versus Intel's 125 W, reflecting its mobile-oriented design. The AMD part is classified as a mobile segment product and remains active in production, while the Intel chip is a desktop segment part that is now end-of-life.

The AMD chip's release date is recorded as January 5, 2025, while the Intel chip was released on March 15, 2021. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, whereas the AMD multiplier is locked. The AMD part is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part is an 8-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-11700KF has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clock speeds differ: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 3.60 GHz. Boost clock speeds also differ: AMD at 4.80 GHz, Intel at 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power is markedly different, with AMD at 28 W and Intel at 125 W.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1200. The process nodes differ, with AMD at 4 nm from TSMC and Intel at 14 nm from Intel. Die size differs, AMD at 195 mm² and Intel at 276 mm². L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD and 512 KB for Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB shared for AMD and 16 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 51.2 GB/s for Intel. PCIe lane count differs, with AMD at 16 lanes and Intel at 20 lanes, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics presence differs: AMD has a Radeon 840M, Intel has none. The market segment differs, AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Production status differs, AMD is active, Intel is end-of-life. Release dates differ, with AMD on January 5, 2025, and Intel on March 15, 2021. The multiplier is unlocked on Intel, locked on AMD. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $374, which the database records. Part numbers also differ: AMD's is 100-000001602, Intel's is SRKNN.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear split in workload suitability. The Intel Core i7-11700KF is the stronger choice for multi-threaded, compute-heavy tasks. Its wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core (20214 vs 12532), Passmark multithread (23819 vs 19506), and Passmark integer math (85377 vs 63078) show a consistent advantage in parallel throughput. The Intel part also leads in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting, making it suitable for content creation, scientific computing, and server-like desktop workloads. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, provide a robust foundation for these applications. The Intel chip also offers more PCIe lanes, 20 versus 16, which may be beneficial for multi-GPU or expansion-heavy desktop builds.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, despite fewer cores, wins in several single-threaded and specialized tests. Its Geekbench single-core score of 2140 outperforms Intel's 1938 by 10.4%. Its Passmark single-thread score of 3683 beats Intel's 3368 by 9.4%. In Passmark physics, AMD leads by 11.2%, and in Passmark find prime numbers, AMD leads by 16.1%. These results indicate that for workloads reliant on per-core performance, such as certain legacy applications, physics simulations, or lightly threaded games, the AMD chip holds an edge. The AMD part's much lower thermal design power of 28 W versus 125 W also makes it far more efficient, which is relevant for mobile or power-constrained systems. Its integrated Radeon 840M graphics add value for systems without a discrete GPU.

The percentile rankings are nearly identical: AMD at the 78th percentile, Intel at the 77th. The average benchmark scores are close, AMD at 25981 and Intel at 25423, a difference of roughly 2%. The database's nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core i7-14701TE (delta negative 0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (delta negative 0.5%), while Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U (delta 0%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (delta positive 0.2%). This suggests that in the broader CPU landscape, both processors occupy a similar performance tier.

In summary, the Intel Core i7-11700KF is the pick for users prioritizing raw multi-core performance, desktop expansion, and overclocking capability. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is the pick for users prioritizing single-thread efficiency, integrated graphics, lower power consumption, and a modern mobile platform. The data shows a trade-off between core count and architectural efficiency, with no single winner across all metrics. The AMD part's higher average benchmark score, despite losing most head-to-head tests, reflects its strength in the database's single-thread and physics-oriented benchmarks. The Intel part's 12 wins in head-to-head tests reflect its dominance in multi-threaded and memory-heavy workloads. Both processors are viable, but their optimal use cases are distinct.