i9-11980HK vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 5600X
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.78
Core i9-11980HK
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.25
+3.4%

Core i9-11980HK outperforms Ryzen 5 5600X by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i9-11980HK processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking539510
Place by popularity16not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation26.67no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5Tiger Lake
Power efficiency20.0620.75
Architecture codenameVermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)Tiger Lake-HK (2021)
Release date8 October 2020 (4 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$299no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i9-11980HK 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache384 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache3 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size2x 80.7 + 125 (I/O) mm2no data
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i9-11980HK 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
SocketAM4FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i9-11980HK. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHAIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i9-11980HK technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
Secure Keyno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i9-11980HK are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i9-11980HK. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/s51.2 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequency-1.45 GHz
Execution Units-32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12.1
OpenGL-4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i9-11980HK.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X 13.78
i9-11980HK 14.25
+3.4%

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X 21888
i9-11980HK 22643
+3.4%

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X 6462
i9-11980HK 9626
+49%

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X 39331
i9-11980HK 52116
+32.5%

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X 3.89
+92%
i9-11980HK 7.47

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X 22
+3.3%
i9-11980HK 21

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

Ryzen 5 5600X 1968
i9-11980HK 2152
+9.3%

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X 254
+10.4%
i9-11980HK 230

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X 2.95
+6.9%
i9-11980HK 2.76

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 5 5600X 8980
i9-11980HK 9813
+9.3%

Blender(-)

Ryzen 5 5600X 260
+1.6%
i9-11980HK 256

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 5 5600X 1657
+1.8%
i9-11980HK 1627

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 5 5600X 6594
+16.3%
i9-11980HK 5668

7-Zip

Ryzen 5 5600X 56607
+6%
i9-11980HK 53426

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 5 5600X 286
+2.5%
i9-11980HK 279

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen 5 5600X 1489
i9-11980HK 1674
+12.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.78 14.25
Recency 8 October 2020 11 May 2021
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm

Ryzen 5 5600X has a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

i9-11980HK, on the other hand, has a 3.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 months, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i9-11980HK.

Note that Ryzen 5 5600X is a desktop processor while Core i9-11980HK is a notebook one.


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