AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i9-11900

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Core i9-11900 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is 16% slower and 237% cheaper than Intel Core i9-11900.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5500
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PRICE$82.99$279.99
CPU MARK1932922466
VALUE23380
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY297346
CORES6 x 3.60 GHz8 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO4.20 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS30583373
DATEQ2/2022Q2/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5500

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-11900

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
21916
$134.85
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
$149.99
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
21540
$116.98

Is AMD Ryzen 5 5500 better than Intel Core i9-11900?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-11900 by 66%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is less 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 i9-11900 efficiency score is 346. So, the Intel Core i9-11900 leads by 16%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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