AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i5-11400

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i5-11400 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 58% faster and 73% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11400.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-11400
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PRICE$692.31$186.5
CPU MARK3999916682
VALUE5889
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP120W65W
EFFICIENCY333257
CORES8 x 4.70 GHz6 x 2.60 GHz
TURBO5.20 GHz4.40 GHz
THREADS44292989
DATEQ4/2024Q1/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

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 7 9800X3D better than Intel Core i5-11400?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-11400 by 53%.


The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 120 watts and a CPUMark score of 39999. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 333. The Intel Core i5-11400 efficiency score is 257. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads by 23%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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