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Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 5500
The Core i5-11600K is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $115.00 more expensive!
Core i5-11600K50% Score
- Up to 13% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 65% more expensive – $199.00 vs $84.00
Ryzen 5 550042% Score
- Is 1 year and 1 month newer
- Up to 65% cheaper – $84.00 vs $199.00
- Up to 46% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-11600K has a 8% higher base clock.
LGA1200
Sockethelp
AM4Rocket Lake
Codenamehelp
CezanneDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 750
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-11600K or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Core i5-11600K. It's 19% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 42/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-11600K than Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
19% 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 i5-11600K or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Core i5-11600K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-11600K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 50/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-11600K scores 50/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 42/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-11600K or Ryzen 5 5500 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 i5-11600K or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Core i5-11600K is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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