AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i7-11700K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Core i7-11700K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is 26% slower and 382% cheaper than Intel Core i7-11700K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5500
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PRICE$82.99$399.99
CPU MARK1932924401
VALUE23361
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY297195
CORES6 x 3.60 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO4.20 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS30583390
DATEQ2/2022Q4/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5500

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-11700K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
24416
$164.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
$175.99
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
$190.99

Is AMD Ryzen 5 5500 better than Intel Core i7-11700K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-11700K by 74%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 19329. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 297. The Intel Core i7-11700K efficiency score is 195. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 leads by 34%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.