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Intel Core i5-11600K

Intel Core i5-11600K
Intel Core i5-11600K is a Desktop processor from Intel. It began to be released in March 2021. The CPU belongs to the Rocket Lake family. It has a frequency of 3.9 GHz. The processor has 6 cores and 12 threads. And the processor is also made using 14 nm technology. Its characteristics, as well as benchmark results, are presented in more detail below.
Top Desktop CPU: 183

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
March 2021
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i5-11600K
Code Name
Rocket Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
6
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
12
Performance-cores
6
Performance-core Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
?
Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
4.9 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
512K per core
L3 Cache
12MB shared
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
LGA-1200
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
125 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100 °C

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-3200
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
128GB
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
True

Passmark CPU

Single Core
3355
Multi Core
19647

Performance

Integer Math
Multi Core
65.1 GOps/Sec
Floating Point Math
Multi Core
38.4 GOps/Sec
Find Prime Numbers
Multi Core
59 M Primes/Sec
Random String Sorting
Multi Core
27.9 M Strings/Sec
Data Encryption
Multi Core
12.4 GB/Sec
Data Compression
Multi Core
244.1 MB/Sec
Physics
Multi Core
946 Frames/Sec
Extended Instructions
Multi Core
17.7 B Matrices/Sec
Single Thread
Multi Core
3.4 GOps/Sec
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Cinebench R23

Single Core
1533
Multi Core
11384

Geekbench 6

Single Core
2185
Multi Core
8696

Geekbench 5

Single Core
1637
Multi Core
8089

Blender

153

Compared to Other CPU

13%
14%
77%
Better then 13% CPU over the past year
Better then 14% CPU over the past 3 years
Better then 77% CPU

SiliconCat Rating

183
Ranks 183 among Desktop CPU on our website
542
Ranks 542 among all CPU on our website
Cinebench R23 Single Core
Ryzen Z2 Extreme
AMD, June 2025
1973
Ryzen 7 8845HS
AMD, December 2023
1745
Core i5-11600K
Intel, March 2021
1533
Core i7-1068NG7
Intel, August 2019
1237
Core i7-6800K
Intel, May 2016
963
Cinebench R23 Multi Core
Core i9-10980XE
Intel, October 2019
17659
Core i9-10900X
Intel, October 2019
14404
Core i5-11600K
Intel, March 2021
11384
Core Ultra 5 322
Intel, January 2026
7539
Core i3-1005G1
Intel, August 2019
2385
Geekbench 6 Single Core
2379
Ryzen 7 7840H
AMD, January 2023
2274
Core i5-11600K
Intel, March 2021
2185
EPYC 9554P
AMD, November 2022
2106
Core i5-11400H
Intel, May 2021
2008
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Core i5-12600HX
Intel, May 2022
9684
Xeon W-2170B
Intel, December 2017
9163
Core i5-11600K
Intel, March 2021
8696
Core 7 150U
Intel, January 2024
8183
Core i7-1365U
Intel, January 2023
7821
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Core i9-12900H
Intel, January 2022
1780
Core i5-1334U
Intel, January 2023
1719
Core i5-11600K
Intel, March 2021
1637
Core i5-12490F
Intel, January 2022
1582
EPYC 9454P
AMD, November 2022
1528
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Core i7-10700KF
Intel, April 2020
8449
Core i5-11600K
Intel, March 2021
8089
Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD, July 2019
7607
Passmark CPU Single Core
Core Ultra 5 135H
Intel, December 2023
3501
Core i3-12100
Intel, January 2022
3430
Core i5-11600K
Intel, March 2021
3355
Core i7-1255U
Intel, February 2022
3304
Ryzen 7 5800X3D
AMD, April 2022
3230
Passmark CPU Multi Core
Core i5-13400T
Intel, January 2023
21110
Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
AMD, July 2020
20480
Core i5-11600K
Intel, March 2021
19647
Ryzen 9 4900HS
AMD, March 2020
19046
Ryzen 7 5825U
AMD, January 2022
18387
Blender
Core i7-13790F
Intel, February 2023
405
Core i9-11900F
Intel, March 2021
211
Core i5-11600K
Intel, March 2021
153
Xeon E5-2667 v2
Intel, September 2013
76
Core i5-8250U
Intel, August 2017
41