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Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 5 2600X

Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 5 2600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W

Buy for $265 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler - YD260XBCAFBOX

Buy for $195 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 121 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W

Buy for $265 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler - YD260XBCAFBOX

Buy for $195 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 121 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-11900K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 2600X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-11900K is 1062 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900K

  • Performs up to 9% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Ryzen 5 2600X - 318 vs 291 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 2600X - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

  • Up to 26% cheaper than Core i9-11900K - $195.0 vs $265.0
  • Up to 19% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i9-11900K - $0.67 vs $0.83 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-11900K - 95 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

318

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.83/FPS

80%

Price, $

$265

73%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W

Buy for $265 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

291

91%

Value, $/FPS

$0.67/FPS

100%

Price, $

$195

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler - YD260XBCAFBOX

Buy for $195 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 121 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2371

100%

Multi-Core

10948

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1237

52%

Multi-Core

5263

48%

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo

Intel Core i9-11900K

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

Mar 16th, 2021
Release DateApr 19th, 2018
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Rocket LakeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
5.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
14 nmProcess Size
12 nm
35.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-11900K or Ryzen 5 2600X

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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