CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-11600T @ 1.70GHz

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 59.8%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 105.1% 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 i5-11600T @ 1.70GHz

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2021
Market Position
917th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs582nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs303rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X
4,587
1.70GHz
2,870

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X
30,100
1.70GHz
14,679

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-11600T @ 1.70GHz

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
Intel Core i5-11600T @ 1.70GHz
1.70GHz
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11600T @ 1.70GHz
1.70GHz
⚡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
1.7 GHz
1.70GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
4.1 GHz
1.70GHz
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
6 Threads: 12
1.70GHz
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
FCLGA1200
1.70GHz
⚡TDP
65 W
9600X
35 W
1.70GHz
💾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 48 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 12 MB
1.70GHz

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i5-11600T @ 1.70GHz 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 i5-11600T @ 1.70GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X drawing more power under load (65W vs 35W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.