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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11600K | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-11600K - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X was released in Q4/2020. The Intel Core i5-11600K has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-11600K was released in Q1/2021. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (92) | Family | Intel Core i5 (336) |
AMD Ryzen 5000 (16) | CPU group | Intel Core i 11000 (22) |
4 | Generation | 11 |
Vermeer (Zen 3) | Architecture | Rocket Lake S |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-10600K |
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Successor | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-11600K has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11600K is at 3.90 GHz (4.90 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-11600K |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.90 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.90 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.60 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-11600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 12 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-11600K supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-11600K |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 65 W, while the Intel Core i5-11600K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-11600K |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 251 W @ 56 s |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 95 W |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 35.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-11600K is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 15.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-11600K |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | LGA 1200 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
299 $ | Release price | 262 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Geekbench 6 MT: 9,279 / 299 $ |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
Geekbench 6 MT: 8,964 / 262 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
10,988 CB R23 MC @ 76 W |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
11,277 CB R23 MC @ 119 W |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
Intel UHD Graphics 750 @ 1.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
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