Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i7-5930K
48Single-core20.9
39.1Multi-core30.8
39.8Gamingspec-based37.7
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42 to 29.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+27) and multi-core (+8). Intel Core i7-5930K 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 21
- Stronger multi-core score: 39 vs 31
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 78% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,870 vs 1,050
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 20
- 25% higher L3 cache: 15 MB vs 12 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+11% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+32% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 15 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870+78%Bottom 47% | 1,050Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100+41%Bottom 38% | 5,050Bottom 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500+63%Bottom 45% | 920Bottom 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100+63%Bottom 42% | 6,800Bottom 22% |
| PassMark | 19,800+49%Bottom 36% | 13,300Bottom 22% |
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