AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs Intel Core i5-11400
54.4Single-core38.6
62.1Multi-core36.5
79.6Gamingspec-based36.7
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 64.1 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+26) and single-core (+16). 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 9 5900X
- Stronger single-core score: 54 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 37
- 433% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 12 MB
- 129% higher PassMark: 39,000 vs 17,000
- 114% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,500 vs 6,300
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $549
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 154 W+8% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24+100% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+42% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz+9% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+433% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100+35%Top 46% | 1,560Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,500+114%Top 37% | 6,300Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,600+20%Bottom 50% | 1,330Bottom 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 21,700+113%Top 27% | 10,200Bottom 37% |
| PassMark | 39,000+129%Top 27% | 17,000Bottom 29% |
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