AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i5-11400
52Single-core38.6
41.8Multi-core36.5
61.6Gamingspec-based36.7
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 49.8 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+13) and multi-core (+5). Intel Core i5-11400 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Stronger single-core score: 52 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 37
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 44% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,100 vs 6,300
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400
- 75% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $299
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 154 W+75% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+42% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+5% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020+29%Bottom 50% | 1,560Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100+44%Bottom 46% | 6,300Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560+17%Bottom 48% | 1,330Bottom 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200+10%Bottom 43% | 10,200Bottom 37% |
| PassMark | 21,900+29%Bottom 40% | 17,000Bottom 29% |
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