Intel Core i5-11600K (11600KF) CPU
Product Gallery
Product Overview
Intel Core i5-11600K is the most affordable unlocked (K-series) desktop microprocessor in Intel's 11th-gen Core, Rocket Lake family. It is also available without integrated graphics in the form of i5-11600KF.
Like its predecessor, the Core i5-11600K comes with 6 cores and 12 threads, though it is clocked marginally higher.
Rocket Lake is based on its new Cypress Cove microarchitecture backported to the 14nm process. Intel claims significant IPC (instructions per clock) increase, though reviewers have mixed feedbacks on observed performance.
Another area where Intel improved is the integrated graphics, now named Intel UHD 750. It is the same unit found in higher-powered Rocket Lake processors.
Last but not least, the new Rocket Lake processors support DDR4-3200MHz memories, though the i5-11600K/KF defaults to 2:1 ratio of DRAM to memory controller at this frequency. Intel also includes PCIe 4.0 support with up to 20 lanes.
Alongside the i5-11600K, Intel also markets the Core i5-11600KF. The "F" designation means the i5-11600KF does not come with the integrated graphics.
Three other i5 CPUs in the 11th-gen include the i5-11600, i5-11500, and i5-11400 as well as their derivatives.
<
>
X
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Competitive price-to-performance ratio for a midrange CPU
- Excellent performance for the price
- New Intel UHD Graphics 750 integrated graphics processor (IGP)
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
NEX score: 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fantastic 1080p gaming performance
- Excellent integrated graphics performance
- Excellent performance for a midrange CPU
- Good value for money
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great cooling
Cons
- Lacks a discrete GPU
- High power consumption
- No PCIe 4.0 support
- Some stability issues
- Higher power consumption than Ryzen 5 5600X
Price Comparison (incl. referral links)*
Specifications
Variants:
i5-11600K
Connectivity
CPU Socket
FCLGA1200
PCI Express
20 lanes of 4.0 (1x16 + 1x4, 2x8 + 1x4, or 1x8 + 3x4)
Construction
Form Factor
Desktop microprocessor
Lithography
14 nm
Platform
Rocket Lake
Dimensions
Size | Depth
37.5 mm
Size | Width
37.5 mm
Function
i5-11600KGraphics
Intel UHD Graphics 750, base 350MHz, boost 1.3GHz, max memory 64GB
Operating Temperature
Max 100°C T Junction
Processor | Cores
6 cores
Processor | Threads
12 threads
i5-11600KResolution
Max Resolution 5K DCI via DP (5120x3200@60Hz) or 4K DCI via HDMI (4096 x 2160@60Hz)
Security
Intel AES New Instructions, Secure Key, Intel OS Guard, Intel Trusted Execution, Execute Disable Bit , Intel Boot Guard
Supported Technologies
Intel Deep Learning Boost, Intel vPro, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Thermal Solution
PCG 2019A
Performance
Cache
12 MB Intel Smart Cache
Frequency
3.9 GHz Base | 3.6 GHz TDP-down | 4.9 GHz single core / 4.6 GHz all cores Turbo
Memory | Capacity
Supports up to 128GB
Memory | Type
DDR4 3200MHz, max 2 channels, max 50GB/s bandwidth
Power Consumption
125 W TDP / 95 W TDP-down
Production
Debut
2021 Q1
Related Products
Intel Core i9-11900K (11900KF) CPU
Intel Core i9-11900K is the flagship of Intel's 11th-gen Core, Rocket Lake family. It is also available without integrated graphics in the form of i9-11900KF. Compared to the i7-11700K, this i9 CPU offers a small bump in maximum turbo frequency but...
NEX score 67%
Intel Core i9-11900 (11900T, 11900F) CPU
Intel Core i9-11900 is a premium desktop microprocessor in Intel's 11th-gen Core, Rocket Lake family. Compared to the i7-11700, this i9 CPU offers a slight bump in turbo frequency but is otherwise identical. Compared to the i9-11900K, its max turbo...
Intel Core i5-11400 (11400T, 11400F) CPU
Intel Core i5-11400 is an entry-level desktop microprocessor in Intel's 11th-gen Core, Rocket Lake family. Unlike higher-powered SKUs, the i5-11400 and its derivative the i5-11400T only use Intel UHD 730 graphics, which is an additional step down b...
NEX score 71%
Intel Core i7-11700K (11700KF) CPU
Intel Core i7-11700K is an unlocked (K-series) desktop microprocessor in Intel's 11th-gen Core, Rocket Lake family. It is also available without integrated graphics in the form of i7-11700KF. Like its predecessor, the Core i7-11700K comes with 8 co...
NEX score 69%
Intel Core i7-11700 (11700T, 11700F) CPU
Intel Core i7-11700 is a mainstream desktop microprocessor in Intel's 11th-gen Core, Rocket Lake family. It is also available in a low-powered variant as i7-11700T and without integrated graphics in the form of i7-11700F. Like its predecessor, the ...
Intel Core i5-11600 (11600T) CPU
Intel Core i5-11600 is a mainstream desktop microprocessor in Intel's 11th-gen Core, Rocket Lake family. Intel also markets a lower-powered, 35W TDP variant, the i5-11600T, with a further TDP-down mode of 25W. Like its predecessor, the Core i5-1160...
Intel Core i5-11500 (11500T) CPU
Intel Core i5-11500 is a mid-range desktop microprocessor in Intel's 11th-gen Core, Rocket Lake family. Like the i5-11600, the i5-11500 is also available as a lower-powered, 35W TDP variant, the i5-11600T, with a further TDP-down mode of 25W. Like ...
Intel Core i9-12900K (12900KF) Alder Lake CPU (2021)
Intel Core i9-12900K is a flagship 10nm desktop microprocessor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It uses a new-to-x86 "hybrid" architecture with 8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores in a 16-core, 24-thread setup. At its launch, it has...
NEX score 75%
Intel Core i7-12700K (12700KF) Alder Lake CPU (2021)
Intel Core i7-12700K is a premium desktop microprocessor based on Intel's 12th-gen Core Alder Lake architecture. Like the i5-12600K and i9-12900K unveiled at the same time, the i7-12700K features a new "hybrid" design, in this case with 8 p...
NEX score 77%
Intel Core i5-12600K (12600KF) Alder Lake CPU (2021)
Intel Core i5-12600K is an unlocked desktop microprocessor based on Intel's 11th-gen Core Alder Lake architecture. Like the i7-12700K and i9-12900K unveiled at the same time, it uses a new-to-x86 "hybrid" architecture that, in this case, co...
NEX score 77%
Intel Core i5-10600K (10600KF) CPU
Intel Core i5-10600K is a mid-range desktop PC microprocessor in Intel's 10th-gen Core, Comet Lake family. A K-series processor, it is unlocked and therefore one of the few Intel CPUs that can be overclocked. The Core i5-10600K processor comes with...
NEX score 80%
Intel Core i7-10700K (10700KF) CPU
Intel Core i7-10700K is a desktop PC microprocessor in Intel's 10th-gen Core, Comet Lake family. A K-series processor, it is unlocked and therefore one of the few Intel CPUs that can be overclocked. The Core i7-10700K comes with 8 cores and 16 thre...
NEX score 80%
3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Sentiment Score 75%The Intel Core i5-11600K straddles the line as a chip that can power games along with a discrete GPU. It can run the show all on its own with the help of its onboard Iris Xe-based UHD Graphics 750 silicon. AMD's G 3000 Series chips still have it beat for tight-budget gamers looking for CPU and GPU power.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent performance for a midrange CPU
- Excellent integrated graphics performance
- Good value for money
Cons
- Lacks a discrete GPU
- Some stability issues
techradar[2]
Sentiment Score 84%The Intel Core i5-11600K consumes way more power and gets way hotter than the Intel Core I5-10600K. For the first time, we're recommending that everyone that picks this processor up goes for a pretty robust CPU cooler. Intel has finally caught up to AMD on desktop in that regard, and you're going to be able to use the fastest SSDs on the market.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fantastic 1080p gaming performance
- Great cooling
- NVENC support
Cons
- Higher power consumption than Ryzen 5 5600X
trustedreviews[3]
Sentiment Score 79%The Intel Core i5-11600K is one of the best processors on the market. With just 6 cores to its name, it's the best processor on the 11th-Generation market. The processor is half the price of its predecessor, the Core i9-11900K. It's a great value for money when it comes to gaming.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Excellent gaming performance
- Excellent overclocking options
Cons
- No PCIe 4.0 support
- High power consumption
User Reviews
References
1. ^ Intel Core i5-11600K Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/intel-core-i5-11600k. 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
2. ^ Intel Core i5-11600K review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/intel-core-i5-11600k. 2021-04-02. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
3. ^ Intel Core i5-11600K Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/intel-core-i5-11600k. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
Neofiliac places the utmost respect for your privacy. We use no cookie whatsoever beyond that needed for the proper functioning of the website.
The MSRP provided on this page may not apply to all regions equally. For the current price, please refer to the Price Comparison section.
*This page contains affiliate links to third-party merchants such as Amazon, eBay, and Rakuten. When you make a purchase using the supplied links, we will receive a commission.
***These key takeaways ("pros" and "cons") and summaries are identified from third-party review by our AI using advanced language models.
Comments