AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i9-11900K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i9-11900K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is 10% faster and 54% cheaper than Intel Core i9-11900K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
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PRICE£225£345.74
CPU MARK2789225040
VALUE12472
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP105W125W
EFFICIENCY266200
CORES8 x 3.80 GHz8 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO4.70 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS34453511
DATEQ4/2020Q1/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-11900K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
26318
£175.89

Is AMD Ryzen 7 5800X better than Intel Core i9-11900K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-11900K by 42%.


The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 27892. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 266. The Intel Core i9-11900K efficiency score is 200. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X leads by 25%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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