The Core i9-11900K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 3600X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $136.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-11900K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 3600X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 3600X
- Up to 44% cheaper – $175.00 vs $311.98
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 5 3600X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, $
$311.98
56%
Value, $/FPS
$1.5/FPS
61%
Ryzen 5 3600X
Jul 7th, 2019
Average FPS
191
92%
Min 1% FPS
127
93%
Price, $
$175
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.91/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 5 3600X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 5 3600X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 5 3600X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 3600X
Jul 7th, 2019
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-11900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 3600X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
| $539.00 | MSRP | $249.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 16 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
