The Core i9-11900KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-6600, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$339.78 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-11900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-6600
- Up to 74% cheaper – CA$118.88 vs CA$458.66
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-11900KF vs Core i5-6600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-11900KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, CA$
CA$458.66
25%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.22/FPS
29%
Core i5-6600
Jul 1st, 2015
Average FPS
184
89%
Min 1% FPS
122
90%
Price, CA$
CA$118.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.64/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900KF vs Core i5-6600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-11900KF vs Core i5-6600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-11900KF vs Core i5-6600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-11900KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i5-6600
Jul 1st, 2015
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
74%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-11900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jul 1st, 2015 |
| $513.00 | MSRP | $224.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
