AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core i5-11600K
86.9Single-core48
65.6Multi-core39.1
94.4Gamingspec-based39.8
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.2 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+39) and multi-core (+26). 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 9850X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 39
- 700% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 12 MB
- 167% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 109% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 23,204 vs 11,100
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- 55% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 162 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 251 W+55% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+21% | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+14% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+700% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,870Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 7,100Bottom 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,221+48%Top 12% | 1,500Bottom 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 23,204+109%Top 25% | 11,100Bottom 43% |
| PassMark | 41,305+109%Top 24% | 19,800Bottom 36% |
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