The Core i5-11600K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-11500, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's €56.49 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-11500
- Up to 18% cheaper – €266.13 vs €322.62
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-11500 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, €
€322.62
82%
Value, €/FPS
€1.58/FPS
85%
Core i5-11500
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
198
98%
Min 1% FPS
131
98%
Price, €
€266.13
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.34/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-11500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-11500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-11500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i5-11500
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $262.00 | MSRP | $192.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
