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 AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i5-11600K - €84.44 vs €208.88
- Up to 40% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i5-11600K - €0.81 vs €1.35 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Performs up to 49% better in The Callisto Protocol than Ryzen 5 2600 - 155 vs 104 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600 doesn't have integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
FPS
104
67%
Value, €/FPS
€0.81/FPS
100%
Price, €
€84.44
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €84.44 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 203 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
155
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.35/FPS
60%
Price, €
€208.88
40%
FPS Winner
Buy for €208.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 202 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | vs | Intel Core i5-11600K |
---|---|---|
Apr 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Ryzen 5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Rocket Lake |
AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
12 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |