Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i9-10850K
48Single-core40.7
39.1Multi-core47
39.8Gamingspec-based54
8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10850K wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.8 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+8). 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: 48 vs 41
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 25% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 20 vs 16
- 20% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 3 MB
- 15% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,500 vs 1,310
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 39
- 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
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+8% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+20% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870+10%Bottom 47% | 1,700Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Bottom 38% | 10,100+42%Bottom 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500+15%Bottom 45% | 1,310Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 42% | 15,700+41%Top 43% |
| PassMark | 19,800Bottom 36% | 22,700+15%Bottom 41% |
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