CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-11500 @ 2.70GHz

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 46.2%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 73.7% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

338th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs113th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-11500 @ 2.70GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2021

Market Position

793rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs457th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs268th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

2.70GHz

3,137

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

2.70GHz

17,332

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-11500 @ 2.70GHz

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

Intel Core i5-11500 @ 2.70GHz

2.70GHz

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11500 @ 2.70GHz, 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11500 @ 2.70GHz

2.70GHz

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

2.7 GHz

2.70GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

4.6 GHz

2.70GHz

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

6 Threads: 12

2.70GHz

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

FCLGA1200

2.70GHz

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

65 W

2.70GHz

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9600X

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 12 MB

2.70GHz

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i5-11500 @ 2.70GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-11500 @ 2.70GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-11500 @ 2.70GHz drawing more power under load (65W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.