Intel Core i7-11700KF vs AMD Athlon II X2 235e

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Intel Core i7-11700KF or Intel Core i7-11700KF – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-11700KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-11700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 235e features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 235e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-11700KF Name AMD Athlon II X2 235e
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Athlon II
11 Generation 1
Intel Core i 11000 Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-11700KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-11700KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Athlon II X2 235e has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 235e is 2.7 GHz
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
16 Threads 2
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 2
8x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-11700KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X2 235e does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
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125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
95 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-11700KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X2 235e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2009
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4.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
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Rocket Lake S Architecture Propus
14 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 1200 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
323 $ Release price --
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes