AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i5-11400
85.2Single-core38.6
64.7Multi-core36.5
91.9Gaming36.7
20 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 77.6 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+55) and Single-core (+47). 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 7 9800X3D
- Stronger Single-core score: 85 vs 39
- Stronger Multi-core score: 65 vs 37
- Stronger gaming score: 92 vs 37
- 700% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 12 MB
- 194% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,500 vs 6,300
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $479
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 65 W+46% |
| Max turbo power | 162 W+5% | 154 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+81% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+18% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+700% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+69% | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150+102%Top 5% | 1,560Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500+194%Top 10% | 6,300Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130+60%Top 12% | 1,330Top 54% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500+91%Top 21% | 10,200Top 55% |
| PassMark | 40,000+135%Top 15% | 17,000Top 58% |
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