Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X

Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X

Empowered PC
52 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA 1200

Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA 1200

Intel
78 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X

No customer feedback yet

Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA 1200

78 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews

The Intel Core i9-11900K is generally well-received, with users praising its strong performance, easy overclocking, and value compared to newer generations. However, a recurring concern is its high heat output, with several reviewers emphasizing the need for premium cooling solutions like a high-end AIO or excellent airflow. Despite some initial skepticism and mixed online opinions, most users found it reliable for gaming and multitasking after proper setup.

Pros
  • Strong gaming performance
  • Easy overclocking
  • Good value vs newer CPUs
  • Fast shipping
  • Compatible with LGA 1200 boards
Cons
  • Runs very hot
  • Requires premium cooling
  • High power consumption
  • Not better than Ryzen 9 5900X
👎 Thermal performance 5
👍 Gaming performance 6
👍 Overclocking 4
👍 Value for money 4
👎 Cooling requirements 4
👍 Compatibility 3

Scores

Productivity
Empowered PC
61
Intel
82
Budget
Empowered PC
58
Intel
76
Gaming
Empowered PC
51
Intel
75
Efficiency
Empowered PC
46
Intel
69
Ai Llm
Empowered PC
44
Intel
67
Server
Empowered PC
42
Intel
64

Specifications

Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700XIntel Core i9 11900K
Processor
Brand—Intel
Series—Core i9
Model—11900K
Codename—Rocket Lake
Class—desktop
Process—14★
Cores & Clocks
Cores—8★
P-cores—8★
Threads—16★
Base ClockNo data
3,500
Boost ClockNo data
5,300
Cache
L2 Cache—4★
L3 Cache—16★
Performance
PassMark Multi
26,537
24,885
PassMark Single
3,386
3,501
Memory
Memory Type—DDR4★
Max SpeedNo data
3,200
Channels—2★
Max MemoryNo data
128
ECC—✗
Platform & Power
Socket—LGA 1200
PCIe—4.0
PCIe Lanes—20★
TDP—125★
Max Turbo Power—95★
Unlocked—✓★
Graphics & AI
Integrated Graphics—Intel UHD Graphics 750

Pros & Cons

Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X

  • Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong multi thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average feature (21st percentile)

Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA 1200

  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong single thread (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong ai (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average affordability (21st percentile)

Pricing

Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X

Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA 1200

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Intel Core i9 11900K

Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.

Intel Core i9 11900K Better at:

Ai LlmBudgetGamingServerEfficiencyProductivity

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