AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Intel Core i5-11600KF
38.8Single-core53.6
39Multi-core40.1
61Gamingspec-based39.8
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 44.4 against 44.1 for Intel Core i5-11600KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600KF
- Stronger single-core score: 54 vs 39
- 21% higher PassMark (single thread): 3,326 vs 2,746
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W+24% | 125 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | — |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | — | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | — | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 18,502Bottom 40% | 19,380+5%Bottom 42% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,746Bottom 33% | 3,326+21%Bottom 50% |
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