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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-11500 vs Ryzen 5 5600

The Core i5-11500 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 5600 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $34.00 more expensive!

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$179.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 4% cheaper – $179.00 vs $145.00
Up to 2% better value for money

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$145.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 1 month newer
Up to 4% more expensive – $145.00 vs $179.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-11500

628FPS

Ryzen 5 5600

632FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-11500

225FPS

Ryzen 5 5600

228FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-11500

214FPS

Ryzen 5 5600

214FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-11500

293FPS

Ryzen 5 5600

297FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-11500

662FPS

Ryzen 5 5600

666FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-11500

236FPS

Ryzen 5 5600

237FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-11500

694FPS

Ryzen 5 5600

698FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-11500

332FPS

Ryzen 5 5600

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-11500

46%

Ryzen 5 5600

47%

Ryzen 5 5600 ranks 1 points higher.

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L3 Cachehelp

12 MB

32 MB

Ryzen 5 5600 has 20 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-11500

2.7 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600 has a 30% higher base clock.

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Core i5-11500

4.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600

4.4 GHz

Core i5-11500 boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-11500

65W

Ryzen 5 5600

65W

Pricehelp

Core i5-11500

$179.00

Ryzen 5 5600

$145.00

Ryzen 5 5600 is $34.00 cheaper.

Core i5-11500Ryzen 5 5600

LGA1200

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AM4

Rocket Lake

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Vermeer

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 750

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-11500 or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5600. It's 2% faster than the Core i5-11500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 47/100 vs 46/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5600 than Core i5-11500?expand_more

2% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-11500 or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 5600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 47/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-11500 and Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-11500 scores 46/100, Ryzen 5 5600 scores 47/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-11500 or Ryzen 5 5600 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-11500 or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5600 is the stronger pick at 47/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.