Intel Core i5-11600KF | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-11600KF or Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G - 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 Intel Core i5-11600KF has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-11600KF was released in Q1/2021. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G was released in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Core i 11000 (22) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720 (1) |
11 | Generation | 2 |
Rocket Lake S | Architecture | Kryo 465 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-10600KF | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-12600KF | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-11600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11600KF is 3.90 GHz (4.90 GHz) while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is at 2.30 GHz. |
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Intel Core i5-11600KF | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.90 GHz (4.90 GHz) | A-Core | 2.30 GHz 2x Kryo 465 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 465 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i5-11600KF | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-11600KF or Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-11600KF can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 14.9 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-11600KF | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-11600KF is 125 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-11600KF | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
251 W @ 56 s | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
95 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-11600KF is manufactured in 14 nm and has 15.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is manufactured in 8 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-11600KF | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
14 nm | Technology | 8 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1200 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
237 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
11,277 CB R23 MC @ 119 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-11600KF | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
Unknown | Unknown |