Ryzen 5 9600X vs i9-11980HK

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11980HK
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.25
Ryzen 5 9600X
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
18.95
+33%

Ryzen 5 9600X outperforms Core i9-11980HK by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 9600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking510314
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data51.85
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesTiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency20.7527.59
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-HK (2021)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$279

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 9600X 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 speed2.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache96K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin4 nm
Die sizeno data70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 9600X 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
SocketFCBGA1787AM5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 9600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 9600X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 9600X 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 i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 9600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel ProcessorsAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 9600X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 9600X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 9600X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 9600X.

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.

i9-11980HK 14.25
Ryzen 5 9600X 18.95
+33%

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.

i9-11980HK 22643
Ryzen 5 9600X 30105
+33%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i9-11980HK 9626
+3.2%
Ryzen 5 9600X 9324

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i9-11980HK 52116
Ryzen 5 9600X 54599
+4.8%

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i9-11980HK 7.47
Ryzen 5 9600X 2.62
+185%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i9-11980HK 21
Ryzen 5 9600X 31
+46.5%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i9-11980HK 2152
Ryzen 5 9600X 2630
+22.2%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i9-11980HK 230
Ryzen 5 9600X 341
+48.3%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i9-11980HK 2.76
Ryzen 5 9600X 4
+44.9%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-11980HK 9813
Ryzen 5 9600X 12840
+30.8%

Blender(-)

i9-11980HK 256
+38.8%
Ryzen 5 9600X 185

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-11980HK 1627
Ryzen 5 9600X 2507
+54.1%

7-Zip Single

i9-11980HK 5668
Ryzen 5 9600X 7760
+36.9%

7-Zip

i9-11980HK 53426
Ryzen 5 9600X 68266
+27.8%

WebXPRT 3

i9-11980HK 279
Ryzen 5 9600X 380
+36.2%

CrossMark Overall

i9-11980HK 1674
Ryzen 5 9600X 2109
+26%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i9-11980HK 9970
Ryzen 5 9600X 15378
+54.2%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i9-11980HK 2250
Ryzen 5 9600X 3320
+47.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.25 18.95
Integrated graphics card 5.58 1.98
Recency 11 May 2021 8 August 2024
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm

i9-11980HK has 181.8% faster integrated GPU, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 9600X, on the other hand, has a 33% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 9600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-11980HK in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-11980HK is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 9600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 9600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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