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Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 3600X

Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 3600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-11600K

3.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-11600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$304.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12358 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for CA$380 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12359 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-11600K

3.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-11600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$304.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12358 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for CA$380 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12359 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-11600K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 3600X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-11600K is 618 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 5 3600X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K

  • Performs up to 15% better in HITMAN 2 than Ryzen 5 3600X - 174 vs 151 FPS
  • Up to 20% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600X - CA$304.99 vs CA$380.0
  • Up to 31% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Ryzen 5 3600X - CA$1.75 vs CA$2.52 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 95 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of HITMAN 2.
HITMAN 2

HITMAN 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

174

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.75/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$304.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-11600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$304.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12358 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

151

86%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.52/FPS

69%

Price, CA$

CA$380

80%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for CA$380 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12359 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2186

100%

Multi-Core

8579

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1642

75%

Multi-Core

7000

81%

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo

Intel Core i5-11600K

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Mar 16th, 2021
Release DateJul 7th, 2019
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Rocket LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.9 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.8 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
39.0x
Multiplier38.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-11600K or Ryzen 5 3600X

HITMAN 2, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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