The Core i5-11600 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-10900K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-11600
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-11600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-11600 vs Core i9-10900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
194
97%
Min 1% FPS
128
97%
Price, CA$
CA$699.84
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.6/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600 vs Core i9-10900K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600 vs Core i9-10900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600 vs Core i9-10900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
92%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
$213.00 | MSRP | $547.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 10 |
| 12 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
