AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i5-11600K
47.9Single-core48
48.2Multi-core39.1
87.5Gaming39.8
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 57.9 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+48) and Multi-core (+9). Intel Core i5-11600K 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 7 5800X3D
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger gaming score: 88 vs 40
- 700% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 12 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 48% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,500 vs 7,100
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- 77% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 142 W
- 15% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 251 W+77% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+15% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+700% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+2%Top 43% | 1,870Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,500+48%Top 37% | 7,100Top 56% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470Top 47% | 1,500+2%Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,200+28%Top 40% | 11,100Top 50% |
| PassMark | 28,100+42%Top 31% | 19,800Top 48% |
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