AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-11600K
84.7Single-core48
52.5Multi-core39.1
66.6Gamingspec-based39.8
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 65.7 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+37) and multi-core (+13). 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 9600X
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 53 vs 39
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 3 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- 185% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 251 W+185% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+10% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,870Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 7,100Bottom 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180+45%Top 13% | 1,500Bottom 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,176+55%Top 35% | 11,100Bottom 43% |
| PassMark | 30,047+52%Top 40% | 19,800Bottom 36% |
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