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Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 5600: which is better?

Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 5 5600 perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-11600K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i5-11600K

50%of the fastest CPU
≈ $102 (used)Part score 62/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 5600

50%of the fastest CPU
≈ $130Part score 61/100
Cheaper: Core i5-11600KValue: Core i5-11600K

Head to head

50%
Gaming performance
50%
62/100
Part score
61/100
184 FPS
Average FPS
184 FPS
≈ $102 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $130
100/100
Value for money
78/100

Specifications

Core i5-11600KRyzen 5 5600
Cores66 / 12
Max boost4.9 GHz4.4 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W65 W
SocketLGA1200AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20212022
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i5-11600KRyzen 5 5600
184average FPS
184average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Other games

GTA V
144
144
Minecraft
289◆
286◆
EA SPORTS FC
148
148
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
88◆
87◆
Rust
83
83