Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i5-9600K
48Single-core36
39.1Multi-core29.8
39.8Gaming31
15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+12) and Multi-core (+9). Intel Core i5-9600K 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 i5-11600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 39 vs 30
- Stronger gaming score: 40 vs 31
- 111% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 119 W
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9600K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 95 W+24% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+111% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+100% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+7% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+33% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz+13% | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870+18%Top 44% | 1,580Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100+42%Top 56% | 5,000Top 76% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500+25%Top 44% | 1,200Top 72% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100+66%Top 50% | 6,700Top 75% |
| PassMark | 19,800+77%Top 48% | 11,200Top 76% |
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