CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i7-11700B @ 3.20GHz

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 38.7%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 34.6% advantage
The Intel Core i7-11700B @ 3.20GHz has the highest core count with 8 cores

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 i7-11700B @ 3.20GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2021

Market Position

564th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs374th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs195th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

3.20GHz

3,308

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

3.20GHz

22,355

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i7-11700B @ 3.20GHz

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

Intel Core i7-11700B @ 3.20GHz

3.20GHz

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-11700B @ 3.20GHz, 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700B @ 3.20GHz

3.20GHz

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

3.2 GHz

3.20GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

4.8 GHz

3.20GHz

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

8 Threads: 16

3.20GHz

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

N/A

3.20GHz

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

65 W

3.20GHz

💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB

3.20GHz

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i7-11700B @ 3.20GHz 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 i7-11700B @ 3.20GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-11700B @ 3.20GHz drawing more power under load (65W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.