Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i9-11900F

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-11600K and Intel Core i9-11900F CPUs. The Intel Core i5-11600K is 13% slower and 4% cheaper than Intel Core i9-11900F.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-11900F
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PRICE£201.1£208.66
CPU MARK1952822080
VALUE97106
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP125W65W
EFFICIENCY156340
CORES6 x 3.90 GHz8 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS33443414
DATEQ2/2021Q2/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-11900F

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92

Is Intel Core i5-11600K better than Intel Core i9-11900F?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-11600K offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-11900F by 9%.


The Intel Core i5-11600K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 19528. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 156. The Intel Core i9-11900F efficiency score is 340. So, the Intel Core i9-11900F leads by 118%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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