AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core i9-11900H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins 14 of the 23 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i9-11900H takes 9. Looking at the raw scores, the AMD part's victories are often decisive, while Intel's wins are mostly narrow or concentrated in specific workloads.

The most lopsided result in the entire comparison belongs to AMD in data encryption. The Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 15,873 against Intel's 12,232, a 29.8% advantage. That is a massive lead for a security or encryption workload. Extended instructions also favor AMD heavily, with an 11.9% gap (18,041 vs 16,123). Data compression shows an 8.2% edge for AMD (258,882 vs 239,366), reinforcing a pattern where AMD's Zen 3 cores handle data manipulation tasks more efficiently.

Single-thread performance is another AMD stronghold. In PassMark single-thread, AMD scores 3,348 versus Intel's 3,102, a 7.9% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows AMD ahead by 3% (2,438 vs 2,367). The 3DMark 2-thread and 4-thread tests also go to AMD, with leads of 5% and 11% respectively. The 11% margin in 4-thread is notable, suggesting AMD's core architecture delivers better scaling at low thread counts.

Intel's wins are concentrated in math and physics workloads, plus the higher-thread-count 3DMark tests. The largest Intel victory is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 87 versus AMD's 57, a 34.5% advantage. Floating point math goes to Intel by 7.6% (43,094 vs 39,817), and integer math by 4.5% (72,882 vs 69,566). Physics tests favor Intel by 8.2% (953 vs 875), and random string sorting by 7.6% (28,328 vs 26,188).

The 3DMark results at higher thread counts show Intel's 8-core, 16-thread configuration flexing its muscles. Intel wins the 16-thread test by 9% (6,072 vs 5,523) and the max-thread test by 9.1% (6,109 vs 5,554). However, at 8 threads the margin shrinks to just 0.7% (5,001 vs 4,968), and at 4 threads AMD holds an 11% edge. This indicates Intel's advantage only emerges when all 16 threads are engaged.

In Cinebench, AMD wins every single test. R15 multicore goes 1,740 to 1,690 (3% lead), R20 multicore 7,254 to 7,044 (3% lead), and R23 multicore 17,272 to 16,772 (3% lead). The R15 and R20 single-core tests also favor AMD by 2.9%. These are consistent, if modest, margins across the board.

The PassMark multithread score is nearly a tie, with AMD at 20,325 and Intel at 20,162, a 0.8% edge for AMD. The 3DMark single-thread test is even closer, with Intel at 917 and AMD at 913, a 0.4% difference that is effectively noise. Overall, the data shows AMD winning where instruction efficiency and cache matter, while Intel wins where raw core count and math throughput dominate.

Where Each One Wins

For productivity workloads involving encryption, compression, and extended instruction sets, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the clear choice. The 29.8% encryption lead and 8.2% compression lead mean data-heavy tasks will finish noticeably faster. The 11.9% advantage in extended instructions also helps with AVX-style workloads. Anyone running file archives, database operations, or security software should favor AMD.

The AMD part also wins in lighter multithreaded scenarios. Its 11% edge in 4-thread 3DMark and 5% edge in 2-thread tests suggest snappier response in everyday applications that use a few cores. The Cinebench results across all core counts (3% lead in every test) indicate AMD's Zen 3 cores are simply more efficient per clock. For video editing or 3D rendering with typical thread counts, AMD's consistent Cinebench wins matter.

Intel's Core i9-11900H takes the crown for pure math throughput. The 34.5% lead in prime number finding, 7.6% lead in floating point, and 4.5% lead in integer math make it the better choice for scientific computing, financial modeling, or any workload that is arithmetic-bound. The physics test advantage (8.2%) also suggests better performance in simulation workloads.

At maximum thread counts, Intel's 16 threads pull ahead. The 9% and 9.1% leads in the 16-thread and max-thread 3DMark tests show that when every core is saturated, Intel's extra two cores and four threads matter. This makes Intel slightly better for heavily parallelized tasks that can use more than 12 threads effectively. However, the PassMark multithread score shows the overall threaded performance is nearly identical, so this advantage is limited to specific test patterns.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. AMD uses a 7 nm process from TSMC with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Intel uses a 10 nm process from their own foundry on a 190 mm² die. Despite the smaller process node, AMD fits fewer transistors on a slightly smaller die, which reflects the density of Zen 3.

Core counts differ: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads. This explains Intel's wins at higher thread counts. However, AMD's base clock is 3.60 GHz versus Intel's 2.10 GHz, and AMD boosts to 4.60 GHz versus Intel's 4.90 GHz. The higher base clock helps AMD in lightly threaded work, while Intel's higher boost clock helps when thermal headroom allows.

Cache layouts are substantially different. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel offers 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Intel's larger L2 cache per core (1.25 MB vs 512 KB) and larger L3 (24 MB vs 16 MB) should theoretically help, but the benchmark data suggests AMD's cache hierarchy is more effective for its workloads.

Both support DDR4 memory with dual-channel buses and identical 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory. The PCIe implementation differs: AMD uses Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. This gives Intel a potential advantage for storage and GPU connectivity, though it does not show up in CPU benchmarks.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon Vega 7, while Intel has UHD Graphics 750. Both are desktop or mobile integrated solutions, but the AMD part is in a desktop socket (AM4) while Intel is in a mobile BGA package. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is actively produced and has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i9-11900H is end-of-life and locked.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 17,272 versus 16,772 for the Intel Core i9-11900H, a 3% lead for AMD.

Q: How much faster is AMD in data encryption?

A: AMD scores 15,873 versus Intel's 12,232, a 29.8% advantage in the PassMark data encryption test.

Q: Does Intel win any single-thread test?

A: Intel wins the 3DMark single-thread test by a tiny margin (917 vs 913, 0.4%), but AMD wins PassMark single-thread by 7.9% (3,348 vs 3,102) and all Cinebench single-core tests by about 3%.

Q: What is the biggest Intel victory?

A: The PassMark find prime numbers test, where Intel scores 87 versus AMD's 57, a 34.5% lead.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-11900H has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Are both processors using DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 with dual-channel memory buses and identical 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

The Verdict

The data does not point to a single winner; it points to two distinct use cases. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the better all-around processor for general desktop work, content creation, and data manipulation. It wins 14 of 23 tests, including every Cinebench test and all significant single-thread tests. The 29.8% encryption lead and 8.2% compression lead make it the practical choice for anyone handling files, databases, or security workloads. Its higher base clock and unlocked multiplier also make it more flexible for tuning.

The Intel Core i9-11900H is the specialist choice for math-heavy workloads. The 34.5% lead in prime number finding, plus wins in floating point, integer math, and physics, make it superior for scientific and simulation tasks. Its 16 threads provide a real advantage at maximum thread counts, as shown by the 9% and 9.1% leads in the highest 3DMark tests. However, the mobile socket and end-of-life status limit its upgrade path.

For a desktop builder, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the safer recommendation. It is actively produced, uses a standard AM4 socket, and wins the majority of benchmarks. The Intel part makes sense only if the workload is specifically arithmetic-bound or if the mobile form factor is a requirement. The nearly identical PassMark multithread scores (20,325 vs 20,162) show that Intel's extra cores do not translate into a general multithreaded advantage. The AMD part delivers comparable threaded performance with better efficiency in most real-world tasks.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | Intel Core i9-11900H |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1787 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Tiger Lake |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 190 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes | Gen 4, 20 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics 750 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $140 | $546 |