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Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i9-10850K

Intel Core i5-11600K
44Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i9-10850K
46.1Inno Score
53.8Single-core38.9
39.8Multi-core46.4
39.8Gamingspec-based54
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i9-10850K wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.1 to 44, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7). 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 Intel Core i5-11600K

  • Stronger single-core score: 54 vs 39
  • 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
  • 25% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 20 vs 16
  • 20% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • Lower launch price: $262 vs $453

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K

  • Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 40
  • 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
  • 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
  • 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
  • 67% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-11600K versus Intel Core i9-10850K
SpecIntel Core i5-11600KIntel Core i9-10850K
Announced20212020
SocketLGA1200LGA1200
Process14 nm14 nm
Base TDP125 W125 W
Max turbo power251 W250 W
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-11600K versus Intel Core i9-10850K
SpecIntel Core i5-11600KIntel Core i9-10850K
Cores610+67%
Performance cores610+67%
Efficiency cores00
Threads1220+67%
Base clock3.9 GHz+8%3.6 GHz
Boost clock4.9 GHz5.2 GHz+6%
L2 cache3 MB+20%2.5 MB
L3 cache12 MB20 MB+67%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-11600K versus Intel Core i9-10850K
SpecIntel Core i5-11600KIntel Core i9-10850K
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 750Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock1,300 MHz1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-11600K versus Intel Core i9-10850K
SpecIntel Core i5-11600KIntel Core i9-10850K
Memory supportDDR4-3200DDR4-2933
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-11600K versus Intel Core i9-10850K
SpecIntel Core i5-11600KIntel Core i9-10850K
PCIe version4+33%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-11600K versus Intel Core i9-10850K
SpecIntel Core i5-11600KIntel Core i9-10850K
Cinebench R23 (single)—1,310Bottom 30%
Cinebench R23 (multi)11,100Bottom 39%15,700+41%Top 45%
PassMark19,474Bottom 43%21,859+12%Bottom 50%
PassMark (single thread)3,335+9%Top 50%3,066Bottom 44%
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