The Core i5-11600K is the same performance gaming CPU as the Ryzen 9 5950X, however, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's €23.61 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- Up to 7% cheaper – €306.39 vs €330.00
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 5950X
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 105 vs 125 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 9 5950X 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, €
€306.39
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.5/FPS
100%
Ryzen 9 5950X
Nov 5th, 2020
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€330
92%
Value, €/FPS
€1.62/FPS
93%
Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 9 5950X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 9 5950X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 9 5950X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
12 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Ryzen 9 5950X
Nov 5th, 2020
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
$262.00 | MSRP | $799.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 16 |
| 12 | Threads | 32 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
