Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-11600 is 1533 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600
- Performs up to 4% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-7600K - 325 vs 313 FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-7600K - 65 vs 91 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Up to 28% cheaper than Core i5-11600 - CA$228.88 vs CA$319.02
- Up to 26% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-11600 - CA$0.73 vs CA$0.98 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
325
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.98/FPS
74%
Price, CA$
CA$319.02
71%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$319.02 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16078 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
313
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.73/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$228.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$228.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16078 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-11600 | vs | Intel Core i5-7600K |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 91 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |