Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-11600K
36.4Single-core48
34.7Multi-core39.1
39.2Gaming39.8
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+12) and Multi-core (+4). Intel Core i5-10600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 39 vs 35
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 38% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 182 W
- 37% higher PassMark: 19,800 vs 14,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 182 W | 251 W+38% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+5% | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,300 MHz+8% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Top 58% | 1,870+20%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500Top 64% | 7,100+9%Top 56% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Top 68% | 1,500+22%Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Top 61% | 11,100+21%Top 50% |
| PassMark | 14,500Top 62% | 19,800+37%Top 48% |
Related comparisons
Intel Core i5-10600Kvs Intel Core i7-8700KVSIntel Core i5-10600Kvs AMD Ryzen 7 2700XVSIntel Core i5-10600Kvs Intel Core i5-11400VSIntel Core i5-10600Kvs Intel Core i5-11400FVSIntel Core i5-11600Kvs AMD Ryzen 5 3600VSIntel Core i5-11600Kvs Intel Core i9-9900KVSIntel Core i5-11600Kvs AMD Ryzen 5 3600XVSIntel Core i5-11600Kvs AMD Ryzen 5 5600GVS