AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i9-11900

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Core i9-11900 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 3% slower and 108% cheaper than Intel Core i9-11900.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
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PRICE$134.85$279.99
CPU MARK2191622466
VALUE16380
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY337346
CORES6 x 3.70 GHz8 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS33603373
DATEQ4/2020Q2/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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 5600X better than Intel Core i9-11900?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-11900 by 51%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is less 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 i9-11900 efficiency score is 346. So, the Intel Core i9-11900 leads by 3%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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