AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i5-11600KF
47Single-core53.6
39.8Multi-core40.1
43.6Gamingspec-based39.8
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G scores 42.9 against 44.1 for Intel Core i5-11600KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-11600KF edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600KF
- Stronger single-core score: 54 vs 47
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 11% higher Boost clock: 4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | — |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850Bottom 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,300Bottom 41% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470Bottom 38% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,800Bottom 38% | — |
| PassMark | 19,619+1%Bottom 44% | 19,380Bottom 42% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,178Bottom 45% | 3,326+5%Bottom 50% |
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