Key Differences
In short — Core i9-11900 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-11600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-11600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-11900 and the cheaper Core i5-11600 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900
- Performs up to 0% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-11600 - 271 vs 270 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-11600 - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i9-11900 - €173.0 vs €296.24
- Up to 41% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-11900 - €0.64 vs €1.09 per FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
271
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.09/FPS
58%
Price, €
€296.24
58%
FPS Winner
Buy for €296.24 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
270
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.64/FPS
100%
Price, €
€173
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €173 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-11900 | vs | Intel Core i5-11600 |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |