AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i5-11400

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Core i5-11400 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 24% faster and 38% cheaper than Intel Core i5-11400.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
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PRICE$134.85$186.5
CPU MARK2191616682
VALUE16389
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY337257
CORES6 x 3.70 GHz6 x 2.60 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz4.40 GHz
THREADS33602989
DATEQ4/2020Q1/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11400

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
$72.85
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16019
$91.2
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
19329
$82.99

Is AMD Ryzen 5 5600X better than Intel Core i5-11400?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-11400 by 45%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 21916. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 337. The Intel Core i5-11400 efficiency score is 257. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X leads by 24%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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