AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core i9-11900

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Core i9-11900 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is 60% faster and 45% more expensive than Intel Core i9-11900.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
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PRICE$508.99$279.99
CPU MARK5617722466
VALUE11080
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP120W65W
EFFICIENCY468346
CORES12 x 4.40 GHz8 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO5.50 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS46473373
DATEQ1/2025Q2/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-11900

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
21916
$134.85
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
$149.99
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
21540
$116.98

Is AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D better than Intel Core i9-11900?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-11900 by 27%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 120 watts and a CPUMark score of 56177. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 468. The Intel Core i9-11900 efficiency score is 346. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D leads by 26%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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