The Core i5-11600K is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-11900 and it's also a better value for money, as it's €130.24 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 29% cheaper – €322.62 vs €452.86
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i9-11900
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs Core i9-11900 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
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.58/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
99%
Price, €
€452.86
71%
Value, €/FPS
€2.24/FPS
71%
Core i5-11600K vs Core i9-11900 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 i9-11900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i9-11900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i9-11900
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
64%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
$262.00 | MSRP | $439.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
