The Core i9-10850K is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-11600 and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only €1.63 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i9-10850K
- Up to 1% cheaper – €282.89 vs €284.52
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-11600
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10850K vs Core i5-11600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Average FPS
193
96%
Min 1% FPS
128
97%
Price, €
€282.89
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.46/FPS
97%
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, €
€284.52
99%
Value, €/FPS
€1.41/FPS
100%
Core i9-10850K vs Core i5-11600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10850K vs Core i5-11600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10850K vs Core i5-11600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
92%
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jul 27th, 2020 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $213.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
