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Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 2600

Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 2600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel 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 142.04 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13991 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

Buy for 113.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13988 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel 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 142.04 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13991 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

Buy for 113.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13988 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-11600K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 2600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-11600K is 1062 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K

  • Performs up to 6% better in Crysis 3 Remastered than Ryzen 5 2600 - 191 vs 180 FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  • Up to 20% cheaper than Core i5-11600K - $102.37 vs $127.96
  • Up to 15% better value when playing Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i5-11600K - $0.63 vs $0.74 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Crysis 3 Remastered.
Crysis 3 Remastered

Crysis 3 Remastered

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

191

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.74/FPS

85%

Price, €

€142.04

79%

FPS 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 142.04 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13991 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

180

94%

Value, €/FPS

€0.63/FPS

100%

Price, €

€113.63

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

Buy for 113.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13988 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2186

100%

Multi-Core

8579

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1152

52%

Multi-Core

4841

56%

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo

Intel Core i5-11600K

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Mar 16th, 2021
Release DateApr 19th, 2018
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Rocket LakeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.9 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
12 nm
39.0x
Multiplier34.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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