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Intel Core i5-11400 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-11400

  • Blender render score 144 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 5 3600X

  • Blender render score 140 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i5-11400 is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-11400144

Median of 4 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 5 3600X140

Median of 10 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A28%Basic
B35%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 5 3600X · L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB

Office Work

A59%Good
B33%Basic

Better pick: Core i5-11400 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A52%Fair
B32%Basic

Better pick: Core i5-11400 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A32%Basic
B31%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i5-11400 comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-11400

43/100

BAMD Ryzen 5 3600X

33/100

AIntel Core i5-11400

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 95 W (32% lower)
  • Blender render score 144 samples/min vs 140 samples/min (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 12 MB vs 32 MB (63% lower)
  • Base clock 2.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (32% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 12 MB (167% higher)
  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz (46% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • TDP / base power 95 W vs 65 W (46% higher)
  • Blender render score 140 samples/min vs 144 samples/min (3% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-11400BAMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.144 samples/min Better +3%140 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.410
Cores & clocks
Cores66
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1212
Base clock2.6 GHz3.8 GHz Better +46%
Max boost clock4.4 GHz4.4 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache12 MB32 MB Better +167%
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better95 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureRocket LakeZen 2
SocketLGA1200AM4
Manufacturing process14 nm7 nm
Release year20212019
Launch price$182$249

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Intel Core i5-11400 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-11400 and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-11400 posts a median render score of 144 against 140 for AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 4 and 10 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-11400: 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2021, launched at $182. AMD Ryzen 5 3600X: 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.4 GHz max boost clock, 95 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $249.

Our overall scores are 43 for Core i5-11400 and 33 for Ryzen 5 3600X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 5 3600X; for office work: Core i5-11400; for daily use: Core i5-11400; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-11400 vs Ryzen 5 3600X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-11400 or the Ryzen 5 3600X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-11400 posts a median render score of 144 against 140 for AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 4 and 10 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-11400 or the Ryzen 5 3600X?

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is rated at 95 W and the Intel Core i5-11400 at 65 W, so the Core i5-11400 draws 46% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-11400 and the Ryzen 5 3600X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-11400 launched at $182 and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X at $249. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-11400 or the Ryzen 5 3600X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (28 vs 35 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.