Ryzen 9 7900 vs i5-11600KF

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11600KF
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 125 Watt
12.36
Ryzen 9 7900
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
30.73
+149%

Ryzen 9 7900 outperforms Core i5-11600KF by a whopping 149% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11600KF and Ryzen 9 7900 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking617133
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data62.21
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency9.3644.74
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)14 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$429

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-11600KF and Ryzen 9 7900 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed3.9 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data2x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11600KF and Ryzen 9 7900 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200AM5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11600KF and Ryzen 9 7900. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-5125 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-11600KF and Ryzen 9 7900 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-11600KF and Ryzen 9 7900 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-11600KF and Ryzen 9 7900. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-11600KF and Ryzen 9 7900.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-11600KF 12.36
Ryzen 9 7900 30.73
+149%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-11600KF 19629
Ryzen 9 7900 48821
+149%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-11600KF 2232
Ryzen 9 7900 2857
+28%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-11600KF 8719
Ryzen 9 7900 16838
+93.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.36 30.73
Recency 16 March 2021 14 January 2023
Physical cores 6 12
Threads 12 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 9 7900 has a 148.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7900 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-11600KF in performance tests.


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