The Core i5-11600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 1500X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $3.60 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 1500X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 1500X
- Up to 2% cheaper – $175.68 vs $179.28
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 1500X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€179.28
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
100%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Average FPS
180
89%
Min 1% FPS
120
90%
Price, €
€175.68
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.97/FPS
91%
Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 1500X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 1500X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 1500X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| $262.00 | MSRP | $189.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
