The Core i5-11600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-9800X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only CA$6.65 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 125 vs 165 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-9800X
- Up to 3% cheaper – CA$243.35 vs CA$250.00
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-9800X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, CA$
CA$250
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.23/FPS
100%
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
92%
Min 1% FPS
123
92%
Price, CA$
CA$243.35
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.3/FPS
95%
Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-9800X 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 i5-11600KF vs Core i7-9800X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-9800X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
73%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9800X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
$237.00 | MSRP | $589.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Skylake |
125 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16.5 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
