AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core i5-11500

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Intel Core i5-11500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is 74% faster and 81% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11500.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-11500
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PRICE$599$115.99
CPU MARK6602817107
VALUE110147
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP170W65W
EFFICIENCY388263
CORES16 x 4.30 GHz6 x 2.70 GHz
TURBO5.70 GHz4.60 GHz
THREADS47363131
DATEQ3/2024Q2/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11500

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 9950X better than Intel Core i5-11500?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-11500 by 34%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 170 watts and a CPUMark score of 66028. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 388. The Intel Core i5-11500 efficiency score is 263. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X leads by 32%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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