AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i5-11400F

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Core i5-11400F CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is 69% faster and 72% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11400F.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-11400F
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PRICE$398.99$112
CPU MARK5463716906
VALUE137151
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP120W65W
EFFICIENCY455260
CORES12 x 4.40 GHz6 x 2.60 GHz
TURBO5.60 GHz4.40 GHz
THREADS46722981
DATEQ3/2024Q1/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11400F

NameCPU 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 9900X better than Intel Core i5-11400F?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-11400F by 10%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 120 watts and a CPUMark score of 54637. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 455. The Intel Core i5-11400F efficiency score is 260. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X leads by 43%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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