Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 5 5500X3D
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is about 5% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 5% faster (58 vs 55).
- Cores: Core i9-11900K has 8 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i9-11900K 125 W, Ryzen 5 5500X3D 105 W; the Ryzen 5 5500X3D delivers 26% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 4 years newer (2025 vs 2021).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1200 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i9-11900K | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 55 | 58 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 11th Gen | AMD Ryzen 5000 |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Cores | 8 | 6 |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |