Intel Core i5-11600K review - Specs and Benchmarks

Specifications of the Intel Core i5-11600K Processor

The Intel Core i5-11600K processor, built on the Rocket Lake architecture, delivers advanced performance and efficiency.

  • Release Date: The serial production of this CPU commenced on Q1/2021.
  • Technological Process: Manufactured using a state-of-the-art 14 nm process, ensuring optimal power consumption and thermal management.
  • Base Clock Frequency: Operating at a base clock frequency of 3.80 GHz, this processor is designed for demanding applications and multitasking.
  • Core Configuration: Equipped with 6 cores, the Intel Core i5-11600K excels in parallel processing capabilities.
  • Overclocked Speed: For enhanced performance, the CPU can reach an overclocked clock speed of 4.50 GHz.

Considerations for Selection

Before selecting the Intel Core i5-11600K, it is essential to verify the following components:

  • Socket Type: Ensure compatibility with the motherboard's socket type.
  • RAM Form Factor: Check the form factor of RAM modules to guarantee proper installation.
  • Power Supply Capacity: Confirm that your power supply can support the CPU's power requirements for optimal performance.

Key data

Overview of the Intel Core i5-11600K 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: 3.80 GHz   CPU Cores: 6
Turbo (1 Core): 4.50 GHz   CPU Threads: 12
Hyperthreading: Yes   Overclocking: Yes
Turbo (6 Cores): 4.30 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 i5-11600K 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.

Tjunction max.: 100 °C   TDP up: --
TDP down: 95 W   TDP (PL1): 125 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
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)   L2-Cache: 3.00 MB
Part Number: --

Devices using this processor

Devices that can use this type of processor, desktop or laptop.

Used in: PC
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