AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i5-11600K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Core i5-11600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 11% faster and 48% cheaper than Intel Core i5-11600K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
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PRICE$134.85$199
CPU MARK2191619528
VALUE16398
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY337156
CORES6 x 3.70 GHz6 x 3.90 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS33603344
DATEQ4/2020Q2/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600K

Is AMD Ryzen 5 5600X better than Intel Core i5-11600K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-11600K by 40%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 21916. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 337. The Intel Core i5-11600K efficiency score is 156. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X leads by 54%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.