The Core i5-11600K is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 3600X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $24.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 3600X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 3600X
- Up to 12% cheaper – $175.00 vs $199.00
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 3600X 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
87%
Value, $/FPS
$0.98/FPS
93%
Ryzen 5 3600X
Jul 7th, 2019
Average FPS
191
94%
Min 1% FPS
127
95%
Price, $
$175
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.91/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 3600X 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 Ryzen 5 3600X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 3600X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 3600X
Jul 7th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 3600X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
| $262.00 | MSRP | $249.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
