Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i9-10900
53.8Single-core44.7
39.8Multi-core39.6
39.8Gamingspec-based54
8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K5 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-11600K scores 44 against 44.8 for Intel Core i9-10900. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- Stronger single-core score: 54 vs 45
- 39% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 25% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 20 vs 16
- 12% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 224 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $440
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
- 67% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+12% | 224 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+39% | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | — |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 39% | — |
| PassMark | 19,474+2%Bottom 43% | 19,013Bottom 40% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,335+12%Top 50% | 2,979Bottom 40% |
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