Compare / Core i9-9900K vs Core i5-11600KF
Core i9-9900K vs Core i5-11600KF: which is better?
Core i9-9900K and Core i5-11600KF perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-11600KF offers better value for money.
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Cheaper: Core i5-11600KFValue: Core i5-11600KF
Head to head
50%
Gaming performance
50%
62/100
Part score
62/100
219 FPS
Average FPS
219 FPS
≈ $170 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $102 (used)
60/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core i9-9900K | Core i5-11600KF | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 6 |
| Max boost | 5 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 125 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1200 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2018 | 2021 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i9-9900KCore i5-11600KF
219average FPS
219average FPS