AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs Intel Core i7-11700K
54.4Single-core47.9
62.1Multi-core46.8
79.6Gamingspec-based47.4
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 64.1 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+15) and single-core (+7). Intel Core i7-11700K 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 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 47
- 300% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 16 MB
- 58% higher PassMark: 39,000 vs 24,700
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- 77% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 142 W
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $549
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24+50% | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+300% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100+17%Top 46% | 1,800Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,500+41%Top 37% | 9,600Bottom 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,600+3%Bottom 50% | 1,550Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 21,700+45%Top 27% | 15,000Top 47% |
| PassMark | 39,000+58%Top 27% | 24,700Bottom 45% |
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