AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i5-11400F
55.8Single-core38.6
72.6Multi-core36.5
80.2Gaming36.7
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.5 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+44) and Multi-core (+36). Intel Core i5-11400F 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 5950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 39
- Stronger Multi-core score: 73 vs 37
- Stronger gaming score: 80 vs 37
- 433% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 12 MB
- 179% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 28,500 vs 10,200
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400F
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $799
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5950X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+167% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+31% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+11% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+433% | 12 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,130+37%Top 31% | 1,560Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,400+144%Top 18% | 6,300Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,640+23%Top 38% | 1,330Top 54% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 28,500+179%Top 14% | 10,200Top 55% |
| PassMark | 45,700+169%Top 13% | 17,000Top 58% |
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