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The Core i7-11700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X4 9650, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $281.03 more expensive!

Advantages of the Core i7-11700K

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads

Advantages of the Phenom X4 9650

  • Up to 93% cheaper$19.95 vs $300.98
  • A better value for money for gaming
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy95 vs 125 Watts

Core i7-11700K vs Phenom X4 9650 for Gaming

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Core i7-11700K vs Phenom X4 9650 in My Games

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i7-11700K vs Phenom X4 9650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo

Core i7-11700K

Mar 16th, 2021


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

2251

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

9904

100%

AMD Phenom X4 9650 Logo

Phenom X4 9650

Mar 27th, 2008


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

238

11%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

758

8%

Performance Specifications

The Core i7-11700K vs Phenom X4 9650 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo

Core i7-11700K

Mar 16th, 2021


Cores

8-core

100%

L3 Cache

16 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.6 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

5 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

3200 MHz

100%

AMD Phenom X4 9650 Logo

Phenom X4 9650

Mar 27th, 2008


Cores

4-core

50%

L3 Cache

2 MB

12%


Base Frequency

2.3 GHz

64%

Turbo Frequency

GHz

Max. unknown RAM Speed

MHz

Specifications

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Intel Core i7-11700K Logo

Core i7-11700K

Specifications

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AMD Phenom X4 9650 Logo

Phenom X4 9650

General
Mar 16th, 2021
Release DateMar 27th, 2008
$399.00MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM2+
Rocket LakeCodenameAgena
125 WPower Consumption
95 W
Performance
8
Cores4
16
Threads4
3.6 GHz
Base Frequency2.3 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo FrequencyNon-Turbo
16 MB
L3 Cache2 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 3200 MHzRAMunknown
UHD Graphics 750Integrated GraphicsOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Yes
OverclockableNo

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