CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-11600K @ 3.90GHz

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 37.0%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 53.7% 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 i5-11600K @ 3.90GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2021

Market Position

684th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs360th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs239th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

3.90GHz

3,349

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

3.90GHz

19,589

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-11600K @ 3.90GHz

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

Intel Core i5-11600K @ 3.90GHz

3.90GHz

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11600K @ 3.90GHz, 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K @ 3.90GHz

3.90GHz

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

3.9 GHz

3.90GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

4.9 GHz

3.90GHz

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

6 Threads: 12

3.90GHz

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

FCLGA1200

3.90GHz

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

125 W

3.90GHz

💾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

3.90GHz

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i5-11600K @ 3.90GHz 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 i5-11600K @ 3.90GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-11600K @ 3.90GHz drawing more power under load (125W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.