AMD Ryzen 5 5600X VS Intel Core i9-11900K
amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 5600X
intel
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i9-11900K
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
N/A • Nov 2020
Intel Core i9-11900K
$539 • Mar 2021
Intel Core i9-11900K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 35 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | UHD Graphics 750 |
| Architecture | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) | Core i9 (Rocket Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 14nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | intel socket 1200 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 74 mm² | 276 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 4150 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i9-11900K
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i9-11900K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i9-11900K
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i9-11900K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i9-11900K
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i9-11900K
Comparison in Games (268 benchmarks)
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Assassin's Creed Mirage Valley of Memories
Company of Heroes 3: Endure & Defy
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It's a Tie!
Based on 268 benchmarks across 211 games
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
AMD • 6/12 • 3.7GHz
Intel Core i9-11900K
INTEL • 8/16 • 3.5GHz
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