AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i7-11700K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Intel Core i7-11700K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 47% faster and 14% cheaper than Intel Core i7-11700K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
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PRICE$351$399.99
CPU MARK4570024401
VALUE13061
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP105W125W
EFFICIENCY435195
CORES16 x 3.40 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS34673390
DATEQ4/2020Q4/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

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 9 5950X better than Intel Core i7-11700K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-11700K by 53%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 45700. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 435. The Intel Core i7-11700K efficiency score is 195. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X leads by 55%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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