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Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 9 5950X

Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 9 5950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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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 179.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 251 minutes ago

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Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 310.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 250 minutes ago

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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 179.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 251 minutes ago

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Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 310.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 250 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-11600K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 9 5950X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-11600K is 131 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 9 5950X.

Advantages of Core i5-11600K

  • Up to 42% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5950X - $161.51 vs $280.01
  • Up to 42% better value when playing Immortals of Aveum than Ryzen 9 5950X - $2.33 vs $4.04 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5950X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 105 vs 125 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-11600K - 32 vs 12 threads
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Immortals of Aveum

Immortals of Aveum

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

77

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.33/FPS

100%

Price, €

€179.28

100%

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 179.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 251 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

77

100%

Value, €/FPS

€4.04/FPS

58%

Price, €

€310.81

57%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 310.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 250 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2186

100%

Multi-Core

8579

71%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

100%

Multi-Core

12159

100%

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo

Core i5-11600K

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo

Ryzen 9 5950X

Mar 16th, 2021
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
Rocket LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
16
12Threads
32
3.9 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
125 WTDP
105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
39.0x
Multiplier34.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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