The Core i9-7900X is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-11500. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7900X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-11500
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-7900X vs Core i5-11500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
206
94%
Min 1% FPS
143
95%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-11500
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
220
100%
Min 1% FPS
151
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-7900X vs Core i5-11500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-7900X vs Core i5-11500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7900X vs Core i5-11500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
14 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Core i5-11500
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
86%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7900X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $9.99 | MSRP | $1.92 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
14 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
