AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core i5-11600K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core i5-11600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 69% faster and 66% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11600K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
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PRICE£594.59£201.1
CPU MARK6238219528
VALUE10597
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP120W125W
EFFICIENCY520156
CORES16 x 4.20 GHz6 x 3.90 GHz
TURBO5.70 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS41463344
DATEQ1/2023Q2/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

Is AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D better than Intel Core i5-11600K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-11600K by 8%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 120 watts and a CPUMark score of 62382. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 520. The Intel Core i5-11600K efficiency score is 156. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D leads by 70%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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