AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs Intel Core i9-11900
49.2Single-core54.7
41.1Multi-core43.8
60.3Gamingspec-based48.6
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 56006 spec wins — Intel Core i9-11900
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 scores 48.3 against 48.3 for Intel Core i9-11900. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 40% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $439
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-11900
- Stronger single-core score: 55 vs 49
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
- 18% higher Boost clock: 5.2 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+40% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950Bottom 51% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,800Bottom 46% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,490Bottom 40% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,900Bottom 38% | — |
| PassMark | 21,487Bottom 49% | 22,347+4%Top 49% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,253Bottom 48% | 3,372+4%Top 49% |
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