AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i7-11700K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i7-11700K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 39% faster and 42% more expensive than Intel Core i7-11700K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-11700K
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PRICE$692.31$399.99
CPU MARK3999924401
VALUE5861
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP120W125W
EFFICIENCY333195
CORES8 x 4.70 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO5.20 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS44293390
DATEQ4/2024Q4/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-11700K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
24416
$164.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
$175.99
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
$190.99

Is AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D better than Intel Core i7-11700K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-11700K by 5%.


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 i7-11700K efficiency score is 195. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads by 41%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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