CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 35.4%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 32.7% advantage
The Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz 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 i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2021

Market Position

550th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs334th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs187th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

2.50GHz

3,388

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

2.50GHz

22,686

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz

2.50GHz

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz, 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz

2.50GHz

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

2.5 GHz

2.50GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

5.2 GHz

2.50GHz

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

8 Threads: 16

2.50GHz

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

FCLGA1200

2.50GHz

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

65 W

2.50GHz

💾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 512 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB

2.50GHz

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz 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 i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz drawing more power under load (65W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.