AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i5-11600K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i5-11600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 60% faster and 51% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11600K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 7900
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PRICE$402.89$199
CPU MARK4833519528
VALUE12098
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY744156
CORES12 x 3.70 GHz6 x 3.90 GHz
TURBO5.40 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS41293344
DATEQ1/2023Q2/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600K

Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900 better than Intel Core i5-11600K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-11600K by 18%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 48335. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 744. The Intel Core i5-11600K efficiency score is 156. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 leads by 79%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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