Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 7 5800X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (55 vs 54).
- Cores: both have 8.
- Power (TDP): Core i9-11900K 125 W, Ryzen 7 5800X 105 W; the Ryzen 7 5800X delivers 17% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i9-11900K is 1 year newer (2021 vs 2020).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1200 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i9-11900K | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 55 | 54 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 11th Gen | AMD Ryzen 5000 |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |