Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs i9-11900

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11900
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.27
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.29
+14.2%

Ryzen 5 7600X3D outperforms Core i9-11900 by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11900 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking508410
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data39.71
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency20.7623.70
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)30 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-11900 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C61 °C
Number of transistorsno data11,270 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11900 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11900 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
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+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-11900 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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 i9-11900 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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 i9-11900 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
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 card
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Intel UHD Graphics 750AMD Radeon Graphics
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11900 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11900 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11900 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11900 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

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.

i9-11900 14.27
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 16.29
+14.2%

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.

i9-11900 22671
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 25882
+14.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.27 16.29
Integrated graphics card 4.50 1.98
Recency 16 March 2021 30 August 2024
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm

i9-11900 has 127.3% faster integrated GPU, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 7600X3D, on the other hand, has a 14.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-11900 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-11900 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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