Intel Core i5-11600 review - Specs and Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-11600 processor is based on a 14nm technology node and architecture Rocket Lake-S. Its base clock speed is 3.20 GHz and maximum clock speed in turbo boost - 4.50 GHz (multiplier locked). Intel Core i5-11600 contains 6 processor cores and 12 threads.

Integrated graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics 32.

Maximum RAM: 128GB, DDR4-3200 (Dual Channel).

The power of the 11th generation Intel processors guarantees high performance in any application.

To make the right choice for upgrading your computer, see the detailed specifications and test results. Check socket compatibility before choosing.

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Key data

Overview of the Intel Core i5-11600 processor, its main characteristics and performance in synthetic tests. You can compare two processors and choose the best one by evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each.

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Characteristics affecting directly the performance of the processor. Operating frequency and frequency in turbo mode, overclocking, hypertrading number of cores and threads. The more the better.

Frequency:	3.20 GHz	CPU Cores:	6
Turbo (1 Core):	4.50 GHz	CPU Threads:	12
Hyperthreading:	Yes	Overclocking:	Yes
Turbo (6 Cores):	4.20 GHz	Core architecture:	normal
A core:	0x	B core:	0x

Internal Graphics

The graphics chip allows the processor to perform complex calculation and display tasks. The more memory and the higher the clock frequency, the better.

GPU name:		Intel Iris Xe Graphics 32 (Rocket Lake S)
GPU frequency:	0.40 GHz		GPU (Turbo):	1.35 GHz
Generation:	12		DirectX Version:	12
Execution units:	32		Shader:	256
Max. displays:	3		Technology:	14 nm
Release date:	Q2/2021		Max. GPU Memory:	16 GB

Hardware codec support

Technical information that will be of interest to specialists and does not affect the performance of the processor.

h264:		Decode / Encode
JPEG:		Decode / Encode
VP8:		Decode / Encode
VP9:		Decode / Encode
VC-1:		Decode
AVC:		Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (8 bit):		Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):		Decode / Encode
AV1:		Decode

Memory & PCIe

The interfaces and standards of RAM that the Intel Core i5-11600 processor supports. The more modern the standard and the larger the memory capacity, the better.

Memory type:	DDR4-3200	Max. Memory:	128 GB
Memory channels:	2	ECC:	No
PCIe version:	4.0	PCIe lanes:	16

Encryption

Data encryption standards supported by CPUs

AES-NI:	Yes

Thermal Management

TDP is the maximum amount of heat generated by the processor. It is used when selecting a cooling system. The higher the TDP, the more heat the cooling system will have to dissipate.

TDP:	65W	Tjunction max.:	100 °C
TDP up:	--	TDP down:	95 W
TDP (PL1):	65 W	TDP (PL2):	--

Technical details

Key processor parameters. Pay attention to the manufacturing process technology (measured in nanometers), second and third level cache (L2, L3), socket.

L3-Cache:	12.00 MB		Technology:	14 nm
Architecture:	Rocket Lake		Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Socket:	LGA 1200		Release date:	Q1/2021
Market price:	$ 279		Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
L2-Cache:	3.00 MB
Part Number:		‎BX8070811600