
intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.9GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i5-11600K

amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Intel Core i5-11600K
Intel Core i5-11600K
$262 • Mar 2021
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
$299 • Apr 2022
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i5-11600K | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
---|---|---|
Cores | 6 | 8 |
Threads | 12 | 16 |
Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 39 X | 34 X |
TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
Cache L3 | 12.00 MB | 32.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 750 | N/A |
Architecture | Core i5 (Rocket Lake-S) | Ryzen 7 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) |
Process Size | 14nm | 7nm |
Socket | intel socket 1200 | amd socket am4 |
Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
Die Size | 276 mm² | 74 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | N/A | 4150 million |
Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-11600K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-11600K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-11600K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-11600K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-11600K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X


Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i5-11600K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Comparison in Games (27 benchmarks)



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It's a Tie!
Based on 27 benchmarks across 20 games

Intel Core i5-11600K
INTEL • 6/12 • 3.9GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
AMD • 8/16 • 3.4GHz
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