AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i5-11600K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i5-11600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 51% faster and 71% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11600K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-11600K
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PRICE$692.31$199
CPU MARK3999919528
VALUE5898
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP120W125W
EFFICIENCY333156
CORES8 x 4.70 GHz6 x 3.90 GHz
TURBO5.20 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS44293344
DATEQ4/2024Q2/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600K

Is AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D better than Intel Core i5-11600K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-11600K by 69%.


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 i5-11600K efficiency score is 156. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads by 53%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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