AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs Intel Core i9-11950H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X wins 13 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core i9-11950H wins only 2.

Q: How do their overall average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i9-11950H has a slightly higher average benchmark score of 28,332, compared to 27,636 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, a difference of roughly 2.5%.

Q: In which benchmarks does the Intel Core i9-11950H outperform the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X?

A: The Intel chip wins in Cinebench R23 multicore (17,279 vs 15,236) and Cinebench R23 singlecore (2,439 vs 1,965).

Q: What is the largest single benchmark win for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD chip scores 205 versus 93 for Intel, a 120.4% advantage.

Q: How do their percentile rankings among all CPUs compare?

A: The Intel Core i9-11950H sits at the 80th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is at the 79th percentile, a very narrow gap.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X boosts up to 5.30 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-11950H boosts up to 5.00 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Core i9-11950H represent fundamentally different design philosophies and target completely different market segments. The AMD part is a desktop processor built on Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel chip is a mobile processor based on Tiger Lake-H architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The die sizes differ substantially: the AMD chip measures 71 mm², while the Intel die is 190 mm². AMD does not list a transistor count for the Intel part, but the Ryzen 5 7600X contains 6,570 million transistors.

Core and thread configurations diverge as well. The Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i9-11950H provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Cache hierarchies differ per core: the AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3. That gives the Intel part a larger per-core cache footprint, but the AMD chip has more total L3.

Clock speeds tell a story of power and mobility. The Ryzen 5 7600X runs at a 4.70 GHz base clock and 5.30 GHz boost clock, with a 105 W TDP. The Core i9-11950H has a much lower 2.10 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock, with a 35 W TDP. The Intel chip is designed for laptops with its BGA 1787 socket, while the AMD processor uses the desktop AM5 socket. The Intel multiplier is locked, whereas the AMD multiplier is unlocked for overclocking.

Memory support is another clear divider. The Ryzen 5 7600X uses DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Core i9-11950H uses DDR4 in dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe capabilities also differ: the AMD chip supports Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part supports Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 7600X includes Radeon Graphics, while the Core i9-11950H includes UHD Graphics 750. Production status separates the two further: the AMD processor is active, while the Intel processor is end-of-life. The AMD chip launched in 2022, the Intel chip in 2021. The Ryzen 5 7600X carries a launch MSRP of $299; the Intel part's launch MSRP is $556. Part numbers are 100-000000593 for AMD and SRKT6 for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a lopsided contest, but the two Intel wins are significant. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel Core i9-11950H scores 17,279 against 15,236 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, an 11.8% advantage. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R23 singlecore: Intel scores 2,439 versus 1,965 for AMD, a 19.4% lead. These results suggest that in this specific rendering workload, the Intel chip's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with its architecture, produce a measurable edge.

Every other head-to-head comparison favors the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, often by wide margins. In Cinebench R15, the older rendering test, AMD wins multicore with 2,517 versus 1,741, a 44.6% advantage, and singlecore with 314 versus 245, a 28.2% lead. The R15 results are a stark contrast to the R23 results, indicating that the Intel chip scales better in the newer workload while the AMD chip dominates the older one.

PassMark results reinforce AMD's dominance. The Ryzen 5 7600X leads in multithread performance with 28,390 versus 20,900, a 35.8% advantage. Single-thread performance also favors AMD: 4,135 versus 3,141, a 31.6% lead. Data compression shows AMD ahead with 317,862 versus 246,195, a 29.1% margin, and data encryption shows an even bigger gap: 18,543 versus 12,658, a 46.5% lead. Extended instructions score 24,216 for AMD versus 16,361 for Intel, a 48% advantage.

The largest margin in the entire comparison comes in the find prime numbers test. AMD scores 205, Intel scores 93, a 120.4% difference. Floating point math favors AMD at 51,025 versus 44,137, a 15.6% lead, and integer math favors AMD at 84,749 versus 74,649, a 13.5% advantage. Physics testing shows AMD at 1,824 versus 1,013 for Intel, an 80.1% lead. Random string sorting also goes to AMD: 37,726 versus 29,375, a 28.4% margin.

The overall pattern is clear: the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X wins on raw compute breadth, particularly in integer, floating point, encryption, and compression work. The Intel Core i9-11950H wins specifically in Cinebench R23, which may reflect workload-specific optimizations or the advantage of its higher core count in a fully threaded render. The average benchmark scores tell a slightly different story, with Intel at 28,332 and AMD at 27,636, a narrow gap that reflects the weight of the R23 scores in the aggregate.

Nearest rival data places both processors in similar company. The Ryzen 5 7600X sits within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, and 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-12600K, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE by 0.3%. The Core i9-11950H sits essentially even with the Intel Xeon 6337P, trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U by 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U by 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS by 0.5%. Both processors are tightly clustered with their performance peers.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion for each target user. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is the pick for users who prioritize broad compute performance across encryption, compression, physics, math, and general multithreaded workloads. Its 13 wins out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, including margins of 120.4% in prime number finding and 80.1% in physics, show a processor that handles diverse tasks with authority. Desktop users on the AM5 platform with DDR5 memory support and ECC capability will find this chip well suited to their needs. The unlocked multiplier adds flexibility for those who want to push clock speeds beyond the 5.30 GHz boost.

The Intel Core i9-11950H is the pick for users in Cinebench R23-heavy workflows. Its 11.8% multicore and 19.4% singlecore advantages in that benchmark are real and meaningful for rendering tasks that mirror that workload. Mobile users who need 8 cores and 16 threads in a 35 W package will appreciate the lower power envelope. The chip's DDR4 support may also be an advantage for those upgrading older laptops without moving to DDR5. However, the end-of-life production status and locked multiplier limit its long-term appeal.

Users who weigh the average benchmark score will find the Intel chip marginally ahead at 28,332 versus 27,636, but the head-to-head data tells a more nuanced story. The Intel chip wins the aggregate by virtue of its two Cinebench R23 victories, while the AMD chip wins nearly everything else. For general-purpose desktop computing, the Ryzen 5 7600X offers a more balanced and broadly faster profile. For laptop buyers or Cinebench R23-specific workloads, the Core i9-11950H remains competitive despite its age.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core i9-11950H |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 4.70 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.30 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 105 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1787 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Tiger Lake |

| Codename | Raphael | Tiger Lake-H |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 71 mm² | 190 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

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

| Release Date | 2022-09-26 | 2021-05-10 |

| Launch MSRP | $299 | $556 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000000593 | SRKT6 |