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Core i7-11700K vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-11700K vs Ryzen 5 5600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-11700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Intel Core i7-11700K 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.6GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 8 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811700K

Buy for 262.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Aufrüst-Kit Bundle Ryzen 5 5600X 6X 3.7 GHz Prozessor, ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II Mainboard (Komplett fertig zusammengebaut inkl. Bios Update und Funktionskontrolle)

Buy for 329 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 121 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i7-11700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Intel Core i7-11700K 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.6GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 8 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811700K

Buy for 262.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Aufrüst-Kit Bundle Ryzen 5 5600X 6X 3.7 GHz Prozessor, ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II Mainboard (Komplett fertig zusammengebaut inkl. Bios Update und Funktionskontrolle)

Buy for 329 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 121 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-11700K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 5600X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-11700K is 131 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 5 5600X.

Advantages of Core i7-11700K

  • Performs up to 3% better in Dirt 5 than Ryzen 5 5600X - 221 vs 215 FPS
  • Up to 20% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600X - €262.70 vs €329.00
  • Up to 22% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Ryzen 5 5600X - €1.19 vs €1.53 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-11700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Dirt 5

Dirt 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

221

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.19/FPS

100%

Price, €

€262.7

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-11700K 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.6GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 8 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811700K

Buy for 262.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

215

97%

Value, €/FPS

€1.53/FPS

78%

Price, €

€329

79%

Aufrüst-Kit Bundle Ryzen 5 5600X 6X 3.7 GHz Prozessor, ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II Mainboard (Komplett fertig zusammengebaut inkl. Bios Update und Funktionskontrolle)

Buy for 329 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 121 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2219

100%

Multi-Core

9806

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

94%

Multi-Core

8659

88%

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo

Core i7-11700K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Mar 16th, 2021
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Rocket LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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