AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i5-11600K
52Single-core48
41.8Multi-core39.1
61.6Gaming39.8
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 49.8 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+22) and Single-core (+4). Intel Core i5-11600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Stronger Single-core score: 52 vs 48
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 40
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- 185% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $299
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 251 W+185% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020+8%Top 39% | 1,870Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100+28%Top 45% | 7,100Top 56% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560+4%Top 41% | 1,500Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200+1%Top 49% | 11,100Top 50% |
| PassMark | 21,900+11%Top 44% | 19,800Top 48% |
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