The Core i5-11600K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9500F, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $90.57 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-9500F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-9500F
- Up to 46% cheaper – $108.43 vs $199.00
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-9500F 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, $
$199
54%
Value, $/FPS
$0.98/FPS
58%
Core i5-9500F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
188
93%
Min 1% FPS
124
93%
Price, $
$108.43
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-9500F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-9500F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-9500F 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 i5-9500F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9500F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $262.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
