AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i5-11600K
85.6Single-core48
62.4Multi-core39.1
67.2Gaming39.8
18 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 70.6 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+38) and gaming (+27). 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 9700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 86 vs 48
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 39
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 40
- 167% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- 185% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $359
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 251 W+185% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+12% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+69% | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150+68%Top 5% | 1,870Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,500+132%Top 15% | 7,100Top 56% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150+43%Top 9% | 1,500Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500+76%Top 21% | 11,100Top 50% |
| PassMark | 38,500+94%Top 18% | 19,800Top 48% |
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