Ryzen 5 5600XT vs Core i9-11900
Ryzen 5 5600XT
Core i9-11900
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600XT
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600XT | Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($220) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600XT | Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+22%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($220) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600XT and Core i9-11900
Ryzen 5 5600XT
The Ryzen 5 5600XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,310 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-11900
The Core i9-11900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,422 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5600XT packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-11900 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-11900 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600XT versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-11900 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-11900 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600XT uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i9-11900 uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 22,310 against the Core i9-11900's 22,422 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i9-11900. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600XT vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600XT | Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+48% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (2020−2025) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 22,310 | 22,422 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5600XT uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-11900 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600XT | Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 5600XT launched at $192 MSRP, while the Core i9-11900 debuted at $439. At current prices ($180 vs $220), the Ryzen 5 5600XT is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600XT delivers 123.9 pts/$ vs 101.9 pts/$ for the Core i9-11900 — making the Ryzen 5 5600XT the 19.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600XT | Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192-56% | $439 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-18% | $220 |
| Performance per Dollar | 123.9+22% | 101.9 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2021 |
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