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Core i7-11700K vs Ryzen 5 5600

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

Core i7-11700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 261.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 105.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

Core i7-11700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 261.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 105.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-11700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 400 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-11700K.

Advantages of Core i7-11700K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 1% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-11700K - 187 vs 185 FPS
  • Up to 60% cheaper than Core i7-11700K - $95.29 vs $235.32
  • Up to 60% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-11700K - $0.57 vs $1.41 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-11700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

185

99%

Value, €/FPS

€1.41/FPS

40%

Price, €

€261.2

40%

Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 261.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

187

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.57/FPS

100%

Price, €

€105.77

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 105.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 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 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

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 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

91%

Multi-Core

8539

87%

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo

Core i7-11700K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo

Ryzen 5 5600

Mar 16th, 2021Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Rocket LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0x
Multiplier35.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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