Key Differences
In short — Core i9-11900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-11600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-11600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-11900K and the cheaper Core i5-11600K have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Up to 32% cheaper than Core i9-11900K - $179.99 vs $265.0
- Up to 31% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i9-11900K - $1.27 vs $1.84 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900K
- Performs up to 1% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i5-11600K - 144 vs 142 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-11600K - 16 vs 12 threads
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
142
98%
Value, $/FPS
$1.27/FPS
100%
Price, $
$179.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $179.99 on Amazon
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Buy for $265 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-11600K | vs | Intel Core i9-11900K |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |