AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core i5-11500
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Core i5-11500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 67% faster and 64% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11500.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $322.95 | $115.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 51402 | 17107 |
| VALUE | 159 | 147 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1200 |
| TDP | 170W | 65W |
| EFFICIENCY | 302 | 263 |
| CORES | 12 x 4.70 GHz | 6 x 2.70 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.60 GHz | 4.60 GHz |
| THREADS | 4238 | 3131 |
| DATE | Q3/2022 | Q2/2021 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-14700K | 52383 | $377.99 | |
| Intel Core i7-14700K | 52383 | $322.44 | |
| Intel Core i7-14700KF | 52420 | $359.99 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11500
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | 16091 | $72.85 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 4600G | 16019 | $91.2 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | 19329 | $82.99 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900X better than Intel Core i5-11500?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-11500 by 8%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 170 watts and a CPUMark score of 51402. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 302. The Intel Core i5-11500 efficiency score is 263. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X leads by 13%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.