Core i5-11600K

Core i5-11600K

Gaming performance index 50, faster than 60% of desktop processors in our catalog.

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  4. Core i5-11600K
    50
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  6. Core i7-10700K
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Brand
INTEL
Series
Core 11th Gen
Released
2021
Socket
LGA1200
Cores / threads
6 / 12
Base / boost clock
3.9 / 4.9 GHz
TDP
125 W

Graphics cards that pair well with the Core i5-11600K

Balanced pairings: fast enough to use the CPU, not so fast that the CPU holds them back.

Best GPU for the Core i5-11600K: picks for 1080p, 1440p and 4K

Platform

Socket LGA1200 · memory DDR4 · 125 W TDP

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Specs: manufacturer page. Performance index is our own estimate.