AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core i5-11400F
93.2Single-core38.6
98.7Multi-core36.5
95Gamingspec-based36.7
19 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 96.1 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+62) and single-core (+55). 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 9950X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 37
- 967% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 12 MB
- 433% higher L2 cache: 16 MB vs 3 MB
- 312% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,018 vs 10,200
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400F
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 65 W+62% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+49% | 154 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+167% | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+65% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+30% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+433% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+967% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,434+120%Top 1% | 1,560Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,405+256%Top 4% | 6,300Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,259+70%Top 8% | 1,330Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,018+312%Top 4% | 10,200Bottom 37% |
| PassMark | 70,094+312%Top 2% | 17,000Bottom 29% |
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