Key Differences
In short — Core i9-11900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-11600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-11600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-11900K and the cheaper Core i5-11600KF have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600KF
- Up to 34% cheaper than Core i9-11900K - CA$263.96 vs CA$400.0
- Up to 32% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-11900K - CA$1.12 vs CA$1.64 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900K
- Performs up to 4% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-11600KF - 244 vs 235 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-11600KF - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
235
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.12/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$263.96
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$263.96 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11273 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
244
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.64/FPS
68%
Price, CA$
CA$400
65%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$400 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11273 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-11600KF | vs | Intel Core i9-11900K |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |