AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs Intel Core i9-11900K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Core i9-11900K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is 36% faster and 114% cheaper than Intel Core i9-11900K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $233.46 | $499 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 39201 | 25040 |
| VALUE | 168 | 50 |
| SOCKET | AM4 | LGA 1200 |
| TDP | 105W | 125W |
| EFFICIENCY | 373 | 200 |
| CORES | 12 x 3.70 GHz | 8 x 3.50 GHz |
| TURBO | 4.80 GHz | 5.20 GHz |
| THREADS | 3471 | 3511 |
| DATE | Q4/2020 | Q1/2021 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-14600K | 38696 | $247.59 | |
| Intel Core i5-14600K | 38696 | $308.99 | |
| Intel Core i5-14600KF | 38690 | $251.99 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-11900K
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | 25293 | $190.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | 24416 | $164.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5700 | 24304 | $175.99 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 5900X better than Intel Core i9-11900K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-11900K by 70%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 39201. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 373. The Intel Core i9-11900K efficiency score is 200. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X leads by 46%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.