Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 5600
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (50 vs 50).
- Cores: both have 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-11600K 125 W, Ryzen 5 5600 65 W; the Ryzen 5 5600 delivers 92% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 5600 is 1 year newer (2022 vs 2021).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1200 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-11600K | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 50 | 50 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 11th Gen | AMD Ryzen 5000 |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |