AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i5-11600KF

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i5-11600KF CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 60% faster and 53% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11600KF.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 7900
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PRICE$402.89$189
CPU MARK4833519515
VALUE120103
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY744156
CORES12 x 3.70 GHz6 x 3.90 GHz
TURBO5.40 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS41293327
DATEQ1/2023Q2/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600KF

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

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-11600KF by 14%.


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 i5-11600KF 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.