CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i5-11500B @ 3.30GHz

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 46.1%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior performance with a 114.0% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
237th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs71st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-11500B @ 3.30GHz

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2021
Market Position
788th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs439th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs265th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9700X
4,652
3.30GHz
3,184

Multi-Thread Performance

9700X
37,308
3.30GHz
17,437

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i5-11500B @ 3.30GHz

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
9700X
Intel Core i5-11500B @ 3.30GHz
3.30GHz
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor
9700X
11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11500B @ 3.30GHz
3.30GHz
⚡Base Clock
3.8 GHz
9700X
3.3 GHz
3.30GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
5.5 GHz
9700X
4.6 GHz
3.30GHz
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9700X
6 Threads: 12
3.30GHz
🔌Socket
AM5
9700X
N/A
3.30GHz
⚡TDP
65 W
9700X
65 W
3.30GHz
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9700X
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 12 MB
3.30GHz

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i5-11500B @ 3.30GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-11500B @ 3.30GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-11500B @ 3.30GHz drawing more power under load (65W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.