AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i5-11400F

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Performance
Ryzen 9 790071% better
26,32571% of 36,991
Core i5-11400F
15,36742% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 7900 has 71% better performance than the Core i5-11400F for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 7900
61.3650% of 121.53
Core i5-11400F60% better
97.8881% of 121.53

The Core i5-11400F has 60% better value for the money than the Ryzen 9 7900 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is a 12-core (24-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2023 with a suggested retail price of $429. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture. The 7900 is compatible with AMD Socket AM5 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics integrated graphics solution and is bundled with a Wraith Prism cooler.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 7900 supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 7900 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 64 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 7900 features 12 total cores which can process 24 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.7 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 9 7900 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Graphics. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen 9 7900 has the 19th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 71.17% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 26,325 score and $429 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 61.36. This is the 31st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i5-11400F CPU

The Intel Core i5-11400F is an end-of-life 6-core (12-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2021 with a suggested retail price of $157. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Rocket Lake-S microarchitecture. The i5-11400F is compatible with Intel Socket 1200 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-11400F supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-11400F has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 12 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-11400F features 6 total cores which can process 12 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.6 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-11400F does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i5-11400F has the 132nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 41.54% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 15,367 score and $157 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 97.88. This is the 8th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 9 7900Core i5-11400F
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 9Core i5
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2023Q1 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$429$157
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 9 790071% better
26,32571% of 36,991
Core i5-11400F
15,36742% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 7900 has 71% better performance than the Core i5-11400F for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 9 7900 is ranked 19th with a score of 26,325, and the Core i5-11400F is ranked 132nd with a score of 15,367.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 7900
61.3650% of 121.53
Core i5-11400F60% better
97.8881% of 121.53

The Core i5-11400F has 60% better value for the money than the Ryzen 9 7900 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 9 7900 is ranked 31st with a performance per dollar of 61.36, and the Core i5-11400F is ranked 8th with a performance per dollar of 97.88.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 9 7900 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-1270027,022+3%
Core i7-1370026,874+2%
Ryzen 9 790026,325
Core i9-12900K26,223-0%
Ryzen 5 7600X25,731-2%
Core i7-6950X16,403-38%
Core i5-11600K16,381-38%
Core i5-11400F15,367-42%
Core i9-7900X15,260-42%
Ryzen 7 2700X15,098-43%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 9 7900 or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Ryzen 3 3300X107.93+76%
Ryzen 5 7600104.17+70%
Core i5-11400F97.88+60%
Ryzen 5 7600X86.06+40%
Core i7-12700F73.3+19%
Core i7-1370069.98+14%
Ryzen 7 5700X66.92+9%
Ryzen 9 790061.36
Core i7-12700K61-1%
Ryzen 7 5800X3D60.66-1%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 9 7900Core i5-11400F
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
26,325
(+71.31%)
15,367
3DMark Time Spy CPU
14,817
(+74.98%)
8,468
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
4,020
(+155.4%)
1,574
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
315
(+50%)
210
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
16,860
(+121.46%)
7,613
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,854
(+44.21%)
1,979
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
48,891
(+186.57%)
17,061
CPU Mark Single-Thread
4,154
(+38.47%)
3,000
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 9 7900Core i5-11400F
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size5 nm14 nm
Transistors13,140 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 9 7900Core i5-11400F
SeriesRyzen 9Core i5
MicroarchitectureZen 4Rocket Lake-S
CodenameRaphaelRocket Lake
Memory SupportDDR5DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryYesNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 9 7900Core i5-11400F
Cores126
Threads2412
Clock Speed3.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Turbo Clock5.4 GHz4.4 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier37.0x26.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 9 7900Core i5-11400F
L1 Cache64 KB80 KB
L2 Cache1 MB512 KB
L3 Cache64 MB12 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 9 7900Core i5-11400F
SocketAMD Socket AM5Intel Socket 1200
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x24PCIe 4.0 x20
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
Package Power Tracking (PPT)88 W--
Tcase Max47 °C72 °C
TJ Max95 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 9 7900Core i5-11400F
Bundled CoolerWraith Prism--
Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics--
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0, TBT 3.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.